Find Spot record MHG5280 - Braeside
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 8716 1925 (4m by 4m) (Buffered by site type) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG81NE |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Old County | INVERNESS-SHIRE |
| Civil Parish | GLENELG |
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Full Description
A stone spindle-whorl from Braeside, Glenelg, was presented by D. Maclure of Glenelg to the NMAS 1957-8
PSAS 1960.
This spindle whorl was found by Mr.Maclure (Mr D Maclure, Braeside, Glenelg) close by the burn at NG 8717 1926 whilst lifting stones. He found a further 24 in roughly the same place under similar circumstances this year and has retained eight of them. They are of soapstone, measuring 1 1/2" in diameter and 1/2" thick. There is no trace of any associated structures in the area.
Visited by OS (N K B) 6 October 1966.
PSAS, 1960, ''Donations to and purchases for the Museum and Library', Proc Soc Antiq Scot Vol. 91 1957-8, p.200-6, 201 (Text/Publication/Article). SHG550.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SHG550 Text/Publication/Article: PSAS. 1960. ''Donations to and purchases for the Museum and Library', Proc Soc Antiq Scot Vol. 91 1957-8, p.200-6. Proc Soc Antiq Scot. 200-6. 201.
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Record last edited
Jan 28 2008 12:00AM
