Find Spot record MHG17523 - Kerrow Farm

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Grid reference Centred NH 3230 3030 (4m by 4m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet NH33SW
Old County INVERNESS-SHIRE
Civil Parish KILMORACK
Geographical Area INVERNESS

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A LBA bronze socketed axe was found as a stray find by Mr J Noble in a washed-out bank of the River Glass. The find-spot was subsequendy investigated, but no further finds were made. The axehead socket contained a fragment of wooden haft. A C14 date is anticipated.
The axehead was designated as treasure trove and allocated to Inverness Museum and Art Gallery (INVMG 1994.038). Length 90mm; blade width (max): 48mm.
Sponsor: Inverness District Council.
Hanley 1994c.

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  • --- Text/Publication/Article: Hanley, R G. 1994. 'Kerrow Farm (Kilmorack parish): LBA socketed axe', Discovery and Excavation in Scotland 1994, p.35. Discovery and Excavation in Scotland. 35. 35; fig. 17.

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Jan 28 2008 12:00AM

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