Find Spot record MAB49695 - FISHERMYRE
Please read our guidance about the use of Aberdeenshire Historic Environment Record data.
Summary
A Late Bronze Age leaf-shaped sword found in a moss during drainage work in 1809 at Moss of Cowie.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NO 8700 9000 (40m by 40m) Location only - Point |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NO89SE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Fetteresso |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A Late Bronze Age leaf-shaped sword found in a moss during drainage work in 1809 at Moss of Cowie. It is 23 inches long and has a rivet hole in each wing and one in its hilt plate. It was presented to the NMAS by George Silver of Netherley on May 26th 1812.
STUART, J, 1846, ANTIQUARIAN ESSAYS, 83 (Bibliographic reference). SAB3260.
LEAF-SHAPED SWORD
Author unknown, 1892, CAT OF NMAS., 148 (Bibliographic reference). SAB265.
LEAF-SHAPED SWORD
COLES, J. M., 1960, SCOTTISH LATE BRONZE METALWORK; PSAS 101 p.16-134, 84, No4 (Bibliographic reference). SAB234.
LEAF-SHAPED SWORD
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- NMR Card Number: NO89SE12;
- NRHE Numlink: 37108;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NO89SE0009;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/37108 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (3)
Finds (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Jun 19 2025 9:27AM
