Find Spot record MAB49550 - COLLEGE GARDENS, BRECHIN
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Summary
Approximate findspot of a stone axe, discovered in College Gardens.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NO 5945 6010 (40m by 40m) Location only - Point |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NO56SE |
| Civil Parish | Brechin |
| Authority | Angus |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Approximate findspot of a stone axe, discovered in College Gardens. It measures 10.1 cm (4 inches) x 5.7 cm (2 1/4 inches) and was donated to the NMAS by W. T. McCulloch in 1868. This axe has been petrologically attributed to group XXIV, which comprises objects of calc-silicate hornfels from the 'axe-factory' at Creag na Caillich, Killin (Stirling).
Wood, J, 1822, [Untitled] (Bibliographic reference). SAB10909.
PSAS, 1870, Proc Soc Antiq Scot 7, 358 (Bibliographic reference). SAB6068.
NMAS, 1892, [Untitled], 25 (Bibliographic reference). SAB6174.
Clough and Cummins, T H McK, 1988, [Untitled], 232, no. AGS 12 (Bibliographic reference). SAB10999.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ANG;
- NMR Card Number: NO56SE20;
- NRHE Numlink: 35064;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NO56SE0020;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/35064 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (4)
- --- SAB10909 Bibliographic reference: Wood, J. 1822. [Untitled].
- --- SAB10999 Bibliographic reference: Clough and Cummins, T H McK. 1988. [Untitled]. 232, no. AGS 12.
- --- SAB6068 Bibliographic reference: PSAS. 1870. Proc Soc Antiq Scot 7. 358.
- --- SAB6174 Bibliographic reference: NMAS. 1892. [Untitled]. 25.
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Jan 5 2024 5:14PM
