Find Spot record MHG5742 - Marishadder

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Grid reference Centred NG 4900 6299 (4m by 4m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet NG46SE
Geographical Area SKYE AND LOCHALSH
Old County INVERNESS-SHIRE
Civil Parish KILMUIR

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Centred 49 63.

A polished stone axe-head 9 3/4" long, 2 3/4" wide and 1 5/8" deep, was found on a croft at Marishadder, Staffin. The implement appears to be of Lewisian gneiss, which occurs on nearby Rona. Reported by F Houston. J G Scott 1961.


Scott, J G, 1961, 'Marishadder, Staffin, Skye', Discovery and Excavation in Scotland 1961, p.33, 33 (Text/Publication/Article). SHG1094.

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  • --- Text/Publication/Article: Scott, J G. 1961. 'Marishadder, Staffin, Skye', Discovery and Excavation in Scotland 1961, p.33. Discovery and Excavation in Scotland. 33. 33.

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Jan 28 2008 12:00AM

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