Find Spot record MHG2816 - Findspot, Balnagowan Farm
Summary
Findspot of two Bronze Age weapons.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 8101 5501 (4m by 4m) (Buffered by site type) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH85NW |
| Old County | INVERNESS-SHIRE |
| Civil Parish | ARDERSIER |
| Geographical Area | INVERNESS |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Mr D W McBean, tenant of the farm of Balnagown, found about the year 1922 a remarkably fine specimen of a BA polished bronze battle axe in the soil near his home.
G Bain 1925.
The find spot of the BA spearhead was pointed out by Mrs S Forsyth, daughter of D W McBean, who is now dead. It was found 'around 1922' by Mr McBean while ploughing in the area around NH 8102 5501. The spearhead measuring 5 1/2" long by 3" wide is now in her possession.
Visited by OS (R D) 18 August 1964; Information from Mrs S Forsyth, Mains of Balnagown, Ardersier, Inverness-shire.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SHG1937 Text/Publication/Volume: Bain, G. 1925. The Lordship of Petty. 60.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jan 28 2008 12:00AM
