Find Spot record MHG7959 - Axe, Cove

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Grid reference Centred NG 7999 9099 (4m by 4m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet NG79SE
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Old County ROSS-SHIRE
Civil Parish GAIRLOCH

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A stone celt found at Cove, near Rhu Ruadh, consists, perhaps, of some variety of trap, polished. It is 4.5 by 2.75 inches, oval in cross section. It is a common form. NMAS L.1958.16
J H Dixon 1886; W Jolly 1880.

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  • --- Text/Publication/Article: Coles, J M. 1966. 'Scottish Middle Bronze Age metalwork', Proc Soc Antiq Scot Vol. 97 1963-4, p.82-156. Proc Soc Antiq Scot. 82-156. 48-9.
  • --- Text/Publication/Volume: Dixon, J H. 1886. Gairloch in north west Ross-shire: its records, traditions inhabitants and natural history with a guide to Gairloch and Loch Maree. 103, 104; fig.,113.
  • --- Collection/Project Archive: Archaeology for Communities in the Highlands (ARCH). 08/2011. Digital site gazetteer and archive for ARCH Community Timeline Project: Gairloch. Yes. Site 3.

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Jan 28 2008 12:00AM

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