MHG61026 - Stone Objects - Melvich
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
- FINDSPOT (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2401 BC)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A polished stone axehead from Melvich, Sutherland, was acquired by the NMS in 1922. It is described in the NMS catalogue as well polished; the chipped parts have been filled cement. Acc. No. AF 666. <1>
A macehead, found near Melvich, is listed in the Caithness Horizons catalogue under Acc. No. ARC5. Also listed from Melvich is a stone ball (ARC1005). <2>
The precise findspots are unknown. Grid reference is indicative of Melvich area only. GW 23/03/2020
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 8800 6400 (10m by 10m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC86SE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | FARR |
Finds (3)
- MACE (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2401 BC)
- STONE BALL (Undated)
- POLISHED AXEHEAD (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2401 BC)
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