Find Spot record MHG2967 - Findspot, Ardersier

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Ardersier, Roman finds

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Grid reference Centred NH 7800 5499 (4m by 4m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet NH75SE
Old County INVERNESS-SHIRE
Civil Parish ARDERSIER
Geographical Area INVERNESS

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'A very curious Roman sword, and head of a spear, were dug up near Ardersier, about twenty or twenty five years ago.'
W Roy 1793.

No further information on this alleged Roman sword and spear head could be found.
Visited by OS (R D) 16 August 1964.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • --- Text/Publication/Volume: Roy, W. 1793. The military antiquities of the Romans in Britain. 88.

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Record last edited

Jan 28 2008 12:00AM

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