Find Spot record MHG333 - Findspot, Glen Hurich

Summary

Findspot of a rough stone axe.

Location

Grid reference Centred NM 8579 7039 (4m by 4m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet NM87SE
Old County ARGYLL
Civil Parish ARDNAMURCHAN
Geographical Area LOCHABER

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A very rough stone axe, 5 1/2" x 2 1/2" x 1", was found in 1965 in a fire break in Glen Hurich Forest, on a steep slope about 100 yards from the river. It was donated to Aberdeen University Museum.
A Small 1965.

There is no local knowledge of this find and nothing is known about it by the forestry workers. No further information.
Visited by OS (R L) 4 June 1970.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • --- Text/Publication/Article: Small, A. 1965. ''Glen Hurich forest'', Discovery and Excavation in Scotland 1965, p.6. Discovery and Excavation in Scotland. 6. 6.

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Record last edited

Apr 10 2008 4:15PM

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