Find Spot record MHG2888 - Findspot, Daviot

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Findspot of jadeite axe.

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Grid reference Centred NH 7200 3899 (4m by 4m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet NH73NW
Old County INVERNESS-SHIRE
Civil Parish DAVIOT AND DUNLICHITY
Geographical Area INVERNESS

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A jadeite ceremonial axe found at Daviot is referred to by Evans and is now in his collection at the Ashmolean Museum (Acc. No. 1927 4627). It is a highly polished specimen, 19 cm long, of type Ia, the material of which is very similar to an example found at Paslickstown, Co. Westmeath, Eire. (W C Smith 1963)
J Evans 1897; W C Smith 1963.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • --- Text/Publication/Volume: Evans, J. 1897. The Ancient Stone Implements, Weapons and Ornaments of Great Britain. 2nd, rev.. 107.
  • --- Text/Publication/Article: Smith, W C. 1963. 'Jade axes from sites in the British Isles', Proc Prehist Soc Vol. 29 1963, p.133-72. Proc Prehist Soc. 133-72. 166.

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Jan 28 2008 12:00AM

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