MHG2051 - Hammerstones - nr Wick
Summary
Two hammerstones nr Wick
Type and Period (1)
- FINDSPOT (Undated)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Two hammer-stones with circumferential grooves, found near Wick (ND 36 51) in 1852, were donated to the NMAS by A Wilson, Dunblane, Perthshire.
Proc Soc Antiq Scot 1981.
Under Acc. Nos. AK 270 and AK 271 in the NMS. <1>
Sources/Archives (2)
- --- SHG600 Text/Publication/Article: PSAS. 1981. 'Donations to and purchases for the Museum and Library', Proc Soc Antiq Scot Vol. 110 1978-80, p.535-544. Proc Soc Antiq Scot. 535-544. 540, No. 15.
- <1> SHG28278 Dataset/Database File: National Museums Scotland. 2019. Highland Finds from the NMS Catalogue. National Museums Scotland. Digital. AK 270, AK 271.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 3599 5100 (4m by 4m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND35SE |
| Civil Parish | WICK |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
Finds (1)
- HAMMERSTONE (Undated)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/9165 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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