Find Spot record MAB49434 - MONTROSE BEACH
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Summary
Large lead depth-sounding weight found on the beach.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NO 7320 5980 (40m by 40m) Location only - Point |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NO75NW |
| Civil Parish | Montrose |
| Authority | Angus |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Large lead depth-sounding weight found on the beach. It has a hollow centre and was filled with tallow wax which was used to assess particles from the sea.
ARCHAEOLOGY SCOTLAND, 2014, DISCOVERY AND EXCAVATION IN SCOTLAND, NEW SERIES, VOLUME 14, 2013, p.36 (Bibliographic reference). SAB5483.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ANG;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NO75NW0378;
External Links (0)
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SAB5483 Bibliographic reference: ARCHAEOLOGY SCOTLAND. 2014. DISCOVERY AND EXCAVATION IN SCOTLAND, NEW SERIES, VOLUME 14, 2013. p.36.
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Nov 18 2025 2:25PM
