Document record MAB55708 - KIRKVILLE
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Summary
Two Roman urns, a Roman sword and the point of two spears reported in the New Statistical Account of 1845 'which have been lately found near the line of the Roman road passing through the parish from the River Dee to the River Don.' The finds have been lost and it is thought more likely that they are actually Bronze Age in date.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 7999 0698 (40m by 40m) Location only - Polygon: Known Event Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ70NE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Skene |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Two Roman urns, a Roman sword and the point of two spears reported in the New Statistical Account of 1845 'which have been lately found near the line of the Roman road passing through the parish from the River Dee to the River Don.' The finds have been lost and it is thought more likely that they are actually Bronze Age in date.
Author unknown, n.d., NSA, No12(1845) 1098 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1269.
ROMAN URNS
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- NMR Card Number: NJ80NW4;
- NRHE Numlink: 19364;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ80NW0004;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/19364 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SAB1269 Bibliographic reference: Author unknown. n.d.. NSA. No12(1845) 1098.
Finds (3)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Aug 25 2022 3:20PM
