Find Spot record MHG2167 - Findspot, nr Wick

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Polisher, nr Wick

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Grid reference Centred ND 3599 5000 (4m by 4m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet ND35SE
Old County CAITHNESS
Civil Parish WICK
Geographical Area CAITHNESS

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Renumbered from ND34SE0024B
JHooper, 25/10/2002
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ND35SE 25 c. 36 50.
A smoother or polishing stone, shaped like a stone axe, measuring 2 11/15 inches by 1 3/8 inches by 13/15 inch, found near Wick, was presented to Museum of Society of Antiquaries of Scotland by Major D Sutherland of Nest Bank, Wick, on 12th December 1932.
Proc Soc Antiq Scot 1933.

No further info was found regarding this stone during field investigation. Visited by OS (W D J) 21 April 1962.

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  • --- Text/Publication/Article: PSAS. 1933. 'Donations to and purchases for the Museum and Library with exhibits', Proc Soc Antiq Scot Vol. 67 1932-3, p.9-23, 62-9, 161-4, 224-7, 312-17, 341-2,. Proc Soc Antiq Scot. 9-23, 62-9, 161-4, 224-7,. 12.

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Jan 28 2008 12:00AM

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