MHG2156 - MBA Spearhead - nr Freswick
Summary
BA Spearhead, Nr Freswick
Type and Period (1)
- FINDSPOT (Bronze Age - 2400 BC to 551 BC)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A Middle Bronze Age looped and socketed bronze spearhead, 4 7/8 ins long, found near Freswick (ND 37 67) was exhibited to the Soc Antiqs Scot by John Nicholson, Nybster, in December 1910.
Proc Soc Antiq Scot 1911; J M Coles 1966.
Sources/Archives (2)
- --- SHG1477 Text/Publication/Article: Coles, J M. 1966. 'Scottish Middle Bronze Age metalwork', Proc Soc Antiq Scot Vol. 97 1963-4, p.82-156. Proc Soc Antiq Scot. 82-156. 142.
- --- 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.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 3699 6700 (4m by 4m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND36NE |
| Civil Parish | CANISBAY |
| 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/9272 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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