MHG1805 - BA Spearhead - Rowens Hill
Summary
BA Spearhead, Rowens Hill
Type and Period (1)
- FINDSPOT (Bronze Age - 2400 BC to 551 BC)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Socketed Bronze Spearhead found AD 1864 (NAT)
OS 1:10,000 map, (1976)
A bronze spearhead was found at a depth of 4ft during peat cutting in 1864 by H Mackay of Kensary. It was given to Capt Alex Gunn of Braehour, who presented it to NMAS, although it does not appear in the Catalogue. From Mr Mackay's description it appears to have been about 6ins long, socketed, and with a midrib, but with no loops or flanges. Name Book 1871; NMAS 1882.
Sources/Archives (2)
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 2264 4821 (4m by 4m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND24NW |
| Civil Parish | WATTEN |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
Finds (1)
- SPEARHEAD (Bronze Age - 2400 BC to 551 BC)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/8681 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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