Find Spot record MHG14718 - Neo Axe, Beach, Auchmartin

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Grid reference Centred NH 6955 6694 (4m by 4m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet NH66NE
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Old County ROSS-SHIRE
Civil Parish RESOLIS

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A stone axehead was found some 30 years ago (from 1995) by Mr A Ferguson of Auchmartin Farm. It was found at the base of the raised beach. Various flint implements have also been found over the years and mostly lost. The axehead remains in the possession of the finder.
J Aitken : 08/05/01.
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NH66NE 90 6955 6695

NH 6955 6695 A stone axehead was found here some 30 years ago at the base of the raised beach. It remains in the possession of the finder, Mr A Ferguson. Various other flint tools have been found on the farm over the years. These are mostly now dispersed.
J Wordsworth 1995.

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  • --- Text/Publication/Article: Wordsworth, J. 1995. 'Auchmartin Farm (Resolis parish), stone axehead', Discovery and Excavation in Scotland 1995, p.44. Discovery and Excavation in Scotland. 44. 44.
  • --- Image/Photograph(s): Axehead + flint point,. Digital Image. .

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Jan 28 2008 12:00AM

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