Find Spot record MHG1878 - Findspot, Moss of Tain

Summary

Findspot of polished axe.

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Grid reference Centred ND 2329 6590 (4m by 4m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet ND26NW
Old County CAITHNESS
Civil Parish OLRIG
Geographical Area CAITHNESS

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A small polished stone axe is in the possession of Mr R Lillie, Tofts of Tain. It was found some time ago when a trench was being dug through an area which had been covered with hard-core. It weighs 155gms and measures c. 11.5 x 6 x 2cms. It is completely covered with a cream coloured patina but two small chips at the top of the cutting edge show that the core is very dark with a slight greenish tinge.
CFC 1982.

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  • --- Text/Publication/Article: CFC. 1982. Caithness Fld Club Bulletin Vol. 3 1982, p.57. Caithness Fld Club Bulletin. 57. 57.

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Record last edited

Jan 28 2008 12:00AM

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