Monument record MHG9372 - Neo Axe, Cave, Torroble

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Grid reference Centred NC 5890 0440 (30m by 30m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet NC50SE
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Old County SUTHERLAND
Civil Parish LAIRG

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NC50SE 19 589 044.

A polished greenstone axe, found in a rock cave at Torroble (NC 589 044) was purchased for the NMAS. (Acc No: AF 639)
Proc Soc Antiq Scot 1915.

This axe has been petrologically attributed to group IX (porcellanite from Tievebulliagh and Rathlin, Northern Ireland).
T H McK Clough and W A Cummins 1988.

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  • --- Text/Publication/Article: Clough and Cummins, T H McK and W A. 1988. Lists of identifications. 141-264. 241, no. SUT 1.
  • --- Text/Publication/Article: PSAS. 1915. 'Donations to and purchases for the Museum and Library, with exhibits', Proc Soc Antiq Scot Vol. 49 1914-15, p.10-17, 56, 92, 207-8, 275, 307. Proc Soc Antiq Scot. 10-17, 56, 92, 207-8, 275. 15.

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Jan 28 2008 12:00AM

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