MHG22294 - Flint Scraper - Upperwood, Poyntzfield
Summary
No summary available.
Type and Period (1)
- FINDSPOT (Neolithic to Late Bronze Age - 4000 BC to 551 BC)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Pear-shaped flake scraper with steep retouch along long edge of ventral side. L: 48mm. Donated to Inverness Museum (INVMG 1996.040). <1>
This flint scraper was disclaimed by Treasure Trove and acquired by Inverness Museum. It was found during re-planting operations. A record form for the object is available in the museum's archive files. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG1797 Text/Publication/Article: Hanley and Fraser, R G and H. 1996. 'Upperwood (Resolis parish), flint scraper', Discovery and Excavation in Scotland 1996, p.74. Discovery and Excavation in Scotland. 74. 74.
- <2> SHG28371 Collection: Inverness Museum. 2019. Inverness Museum and Art Gallery Archive Files. 1996.040.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 7140 6360 (4m by 4m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH76SW |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | RESOLIS |
Finds (1)
- SCRAPER (TOOL) (Neolithic to Late Bronze Age - 4000 BC to 551 BC)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/108973 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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