MHG1878 - Polished Stone Axe - Moss of Tain
Summary
Findspot of polished axe.
Type and Period (1)
- FINDSPOT (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2401 BC)
Protected Status
- None recorded
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Full Description
A small polished stone axe is in the possession of Mr R Lillie, Tofts of Tain. It was found some time ago when a trench was being dug through an area which had been covered with hard-core. It weighs 155gms and measures c. 11.5 x 6 x 2cms. It is completely covered with a cream coloured patina but two small chips at the top of the cutting edge show that the core is very dark with a slight greenish tinge.
CFC 1982.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 2329 6590 (4m by 4m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND26NW |
| Civil Parish | OLRIG |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
Finds (1)
- POLISHED AXEHEAD (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2401 BC)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/8827 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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