Monument record MHG29403 - Ackergill

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Grid reference Centred ND 3650 5449 (6m by 6m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet ND35SE
Old County CAITHNESS
Civil Parish BOWER
Civil Parish WICK
Geographical Area CAITHNESS

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A metal object was found on the coastline east of the hardour at Ackergill. The object seems to be made of iron and is sub-hemispherical in shape, hollow, with a circular flange attached, with an overall diameter of about 10 inches. A section of the flange is missing, but the part which survives bears some apparent rivot-holes. It is suggested that it might be the remains of a 'shield boss'.
The erosion on this part of the coastline is revealing some human burial remains - femur, evidence of burials in antiquity?

J Aitken : 20/12/00.

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Record last edited

Jan 28 2008 12:00AM

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