Find Spot record MHG9695 - LBA Axe, Melvich

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Grid reference Centred NC 8800 6399 (4m by 4m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet NC86SE
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Old County SUTHERLAND
Civil Parish FARR

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A decorated LBA socketed axe was found on 'the Sutherland - Caithness border' in 1961. (The map sites the find to approximately the Melvich area. (NC 88 64).
J M Coles 1962. <1>

This findspot was noted during a 2010 DBA and walkover survey by S Farrell in advanced of a proposed woodland creation scheme. It was noted that the above grid reference may be incorrect. <2>

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  • --- Text/Publication/Article: Schmidt and Burgess, P K and C B. 1981. 'The axes of Scotland and Northern England', Prahistorische Bronzefunde Vol. 9. Prahistorische Bronzefunde. 259.
  • <1> Text/Publication/Article: Coles, J M. 1962. ''Scottish Late Bronze Age metalwork: typology, distributions and chronology'', Proc Soc Antiq Scot Vol. 93 1959-60, p.16-134. Proc Soc Antiq Scot. 16-134. 58, 76; map.
  • <2> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Farrell S. 2010. Report of Archaeological Desktop and Walkover Survey - Melvich 81, Melvich, Sutherland, Highland. Unaffiliated. Digital (scanned as PDF). Site 4.

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Oct 15 2013 11:04AM

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