MHG10065 - Stone Implement in Druim Liath Tumulus

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FINDSPOT (Bronze Age - 2400 BC to 551 BC)

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A stone implement, as illustrated, which was found in a tumulus on Druimliadh, was exhibited to the members of the society in 1909, by Donald Mackenzie, Inland Revenue, Bonar Bridge. In the base part of the implement are two perforations meeting in the centre, and a hole about 1/8" in depth is sunk into the apex. The whole surface is polished, and on the square part are groups of scratches whose meaning is not clear. The purpose of the implement is unknown.
Proc Soc Antiq Scot 1909.

No further information was found during field investigation.
Visited by OS (W D J) 8 June 1963.

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--- SHG624 Text/Publication/Article: PSAS. 1909. 'Donations to and purchases for the Museum and Library, with exhibits', Proc Soc Antiq Scot Vol. 43 1908-9, p.8-23, 73-5, 145-6, 176-9, 268-71, 291-5. Proc Soc Antiq Scot. 8-23, 73-5, 145-6, 176-9,. 294-5; fig. 1.

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Grid reference	Centred NH 6129 9289 (4m by 4m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	NH69SW
Geographical Area	SUTHERLAND
Civil Parish	CREICH

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UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT (Undated)

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https://canmore.org.uk/site/14035 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)

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