Find Spot record MHG2156 - Findspot, nr Freswick

Summary

BA Spearhead, Nr Freswick

Location

Grid reference Centred ND 3699 6700 (4m by 4m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet ND36NE
Old County CAITHNESS
Civil Parish CANISBAY
Geographical Area CAITHNESS

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Full Description

A Middle Bronze Age looped and socketed bronze spearhead, 4 7/8 ins long, found near Freswick (ND 37 67) was exhibited to the Soc Antiqs Scot by John Nicholson, Nybster, in December 1910.
Proc Soc Antiq Scot 1911; J M Coles 1966.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • --- Text/Publication/Article: Coles, J M. 1966. 'Scottish Middle Bronze Age metalwork', Proc Soc Antiq Scot Vol. 97 1963-4, p.82-156. Proc Soc Antiq Scot. 82-156. 142.
  • --- Text/Publication/Article: PSAS. 1911. 'Donations to and purchases for the Museum and Library, with exhibits', Proc Soc Antiq Scot Vol. 45 1910-11, p.10-17, 152-7, 220-4, 315-18, 366-70, 416-18. Proc Soc Antiq Scot. 10-17, 152-7, 220-4, 315-. 15.

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Record last edited

Jan 28 2008 12:00AM

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