Find Spot record MHG3792 - Caledonian Canal (finds)

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Grid reference Centred NH 6500 4000 (4m by 4m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet NH64SE
Old County INVERNESS-SHIRE
Civil Parish INVERNESS AND BONA
Geographical Area INVERNESS

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A polished greenstone stone axe, measuring 4 3/4" x 2 3/8" across the cutting face, found in Inverness-shire in making the Caledonian Canal, was donated to the Museum of the Society of Aniquaries by Theodore Napier, FSA. Scot., 1910.
PSAS 1910.

(NMS AF 594-5). Axes of polished stone from Inverness-shire, found while digging the Caledonian Canal. (Donated by) Theo. Napier, 1909.
NMS Archaeology Continuation Catalogue.

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  • --- Text/Publication/Article: PSAS. 1910. 'Donations to and purchases for the Museum and Library, with exhibits', Proc Soc Antiq Scot Vol. 44 1909-10, p.9-12, 102-3, 187-8, 218-21, 282-5, 328-31. Proc Soc Antiq Scot. 9-12, 102-3, 187-8, 218-2. 187.

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Jan 28 2008 12:00AM

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