MHG13806 - Findspot, Canisbay Church

Summary

Canisbay Church, antler and hammerstones

Type and Period (1)

FINDSPOT (Iron Age - 550 BC? to 560 AD?)

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Full Description

Reported as found in the graveyard, which reputedly lies on the site of a broch ND37SW0005 - HAW 11/2003

Renumbered from ND37SW0005A
JHooper, 20/09/2001

Fragments of antler horn were acquired by the NMS in 1871 from Reverend James Macpherson, Acc. No.: X.GA 72. <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

--- SHG28278 Dataset/Database File: National Museums Scotland. 2019. Highland Finds from the NMS Catalogue. National Museums Scotland. Digital. X.GA 72.

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Grid reference	Centred ND 3433 7283 (4m by 4m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	ND37SW
Civil Parish	CANISBAY
Geographical Area	CAITHNESS

Finds (2)

ANIMAL REMAINS (Iron Age - 550 BC? to 560 AD?)
HAMMERSTONE (Iron Age - 550 BC? to 560 AD?)

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Part of: Canisbay Parish Church (Building) (MHG1723)

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