Find Spot record MHG2024 - Findspot, Ackergill Links
Summary
Prehistoric finds, Ackergill Links
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 3399 5669 (4m by 4m) (Buffered by site type) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND35NW |
| Old County | CAITHNESS |
| Civil Parish | WICK |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Two leaf-shaped flint arrowheads, two rings of bronze or brass wire, and two pieces of rubbed bone, from Ackergill Links (ND 340 567) were donated to NMAS by representatives of Sir Francis Tress-Barry. Proc Soc Antiq Scot 1908.
Two shale discs from Ackergill Links were purchased for NMAS. One measure 3.25ins in diameter and 1.25ins thick, and other 3 7/8ins in diameter and 1/2ins thick. Both show tool marks.
Proc Soc Antiq Scot 1925.
Sources/Archives (2)
- --- SHG566 Text/Publication/Article: PSAS. 1926. 'Donations to and purchases for the Museum and Library', Proc Soc Antiq Scot Vol. 60 1925-6, p.10-26, 95-104, 149-55, 215-18, 254-6, 300-4. Proc Soc Antiq Scot. 10-26, 95-104, 149-55, 21. 21.
- --- SHG624 Text/Publication/Article: PSAS. 1909. 'Donations to and purchases for the Museum and Library, with exhibits', Proc Soc Antiq Scot Vol. 43 1908-9, p.8-23, 73-5, 145-6, 176-9, 268-71, 291-5. Proc Soc Antiq Scot. 8-23, 73-5, 145-6, 176-9,. 18.
Finds (4)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jan 28 2008 12:00AM
