Find Spot record MHG12394 - Neo Axe, Nr Manse of Melness

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Grid reference Centred NC 5819 6214 (4m by 4m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet NC56SE
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Old County SUTHERLAND
Civil Parish TONGUE

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A polished limestone axe, 11 1/4ins.long, with a small circular perforation through the butt, was found near the FC Manse of Melness
(NC 5820 6215) (OS 6" map, Sutherlandshire, 1st ed., {1874}) in 1856. It was exhibited to SAS, in 1897, by Rev Cathel Kerr.
Proc Soc Antiq Scot 1897

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Visited by OS (ISS) 30 June 1971

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  • --- Text/Publication/Article: PSAS. 1897. 'Donations to and purchases for the museum and library, with exhibits', Proc Soc Antiq Scot Vol. 31 1896-7, p.5-6, 78-80, 104-110, 153-6, 196-9, 230-40. Proc Soc Antiq Scot. 5-6, 78-80, 104-110, 153-. 156.

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Jan 28 2008 12:00AM

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