Find Spot record MHG1712 - Possible Findspot, Kirkstyle

Summary

Possible findspot of arrowheads which gave the name to Elf-Mire

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Grid reference Centred ND 3399 7199 (4m by 4m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet ND37SW
Old County CAITHNESS
Civil Parish CANISBAY
Geographical Area CAITHNESS

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The finding of arrow-heads ('elf-stones') is supposed to have given name to the Elf Mire (not located).
J Mowat 1931.

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  • --- Text/Publication/Volume: Mowat, J. 1931. Place-names of Canisbay, Caithness. 10.

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Jan 28 2008 12:00AM

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