Find Spot record MHG55124 - Approximate findspot of Neolithic stone ball, Hilton

Summary

A Neolithic stone ball is said to have been found during house building.

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Grid reference Centred NH 869 762 (100m by 100m) (Estimated from sources)
Map sheet NH87NE
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Civil Parish FEARN

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Douglas Scott submitted information about a Neolithic stone ball which he believes was found close to the site of a new house about 10 years ago. He photographed the ball when he was shown it by the finder. Mr Scott believes that the stone ball was found during the building of a house on the seaward side of the upper road running above Hilton Village. <1>


<1> Scott, D, 05/2011, Emails from Douglas Scott re Neolithic stone ball (Text/Correspondence). SHG25463.

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  • <1> Text/Correspondence: Scott, D. 05/2011. Emails from Douglas Scott re Neolithic stone ball. Yes. Digital.

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Record last edited

Oct 28 2011 10:58AM

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