Find Spot record MHG3713 - Spearhead, Victoria Terrace, Inverness

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Grid reference Centred NH 6744 4554 (4m by 4m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet NH64NE
Old County INVERNESS-SHIRE
Civil Parish INVERNESS AND BONA
Geographical Area INVERNESS

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(Central NH 6745 4555) An iron spearhead was found a depth of 2 1/2 feet, at Victoria Terrace, Inverness, in 1882, near the supposed site of MacBeth's Castle (NH64NE 8). It measures 7 1/2" in length overall - the blade being 3 1/4" long x 1 1/8" broad at base; and the socket 4 1/4" long. It can be dated to late medieval times.
A Ross 1888.

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  • --- Text/Publication/Article: Ross, A. 1888. 'Paper on old Inverness', Trans Inverness Sci Soc Fld Club Vol. 2 1880-3, p.64-92. Trans Inverness Sci Soc Fld Club. 64-92. 297.

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Jan 28 2008 12:00AM

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