MHG1673 - Steatite Spindle Whorl - Nybster

Summary

Findspot of steatite spindle whorl.

Type and Period (1)

FINDSPOT (Iron Age - 550 BC to 560 AD)

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Full Description

An incised spindle-whorl of steatitic stone, found at Nybster (ND 36 63) was exhibited to the NMAS by John Nicholson, Nybster, on December 12, 1910.
Proc Soc Antiq Scot 1911.

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--- SHG626 Text/Publication/Article: PSAS. 1911. 'Donations to and purchases for the Museum and Library, with exhibits', Proc Soc Antiq Scot Vol. 45 1910-11, p.10-17, 152-7, 220-4, 315-18, 366-70, 416-18. Proc Soc Antiq Scot. 10-17, 152-7, 220-4, 315-. 15.

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Grid reference	Centred ND 3599 6300 (4m by 4m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	ND36SE
Civil Parish	CANISBAY
Geographical Area	CAITHNESS

Finds (1)

SPINDLE WHORL (Undated)

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External Links (1)

https://canmore.org.uk/site/9311 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)

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