Find Spot record MHG55560 - Findspot of old bottles, Corry Lodge

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Grid reference NG 64 24 (point) (Approximate)
Map sheet NG62SW
Geographical Area SKYE AND LOCHALSH
Civil Parish STRATH

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A number of old bottles were found in a midden at Corry Lodge. This example contained poison (as shown by the inscription 'Not to be Taken'. It is about 5 inches long and 1.5 inches wide (c. 13cm x 4cm). It probably dates to around 1900. Similar bottles have been found throughout southern Skye. In private collection.

Litherland, Gordon. Bottle Collecting Price Guide.
Miller, Muriel M. 1990. Glass. <1>

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  • <1> Collection/Project Archive: Archaeology for Communities in the Highlands (ARCH). 2012. Digital site gazetteer and archive for ARCH Community Timeline Project: Broadford. Yes. Digital. Site 74.

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Mar 13 2012 10:27AM

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