MHG2658 - Polished Stone Axehead, Broallan
Summary
Findspot of polished stone axe.
Type and Period (1)
- FINDSPOT (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2401 BC)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A polished stone axe, measuring 10.5 cm in length, 7cm width at the blade, and 4cm width at the butt end, and at most 3cm thick, was found whilst ploughing. It has been donated to Inverness Museum. INVMG 981.323.
G Harden 1985.
The axehead is listed in the Inverness Museum catalogue under Acc. No. 1981.323. <1>
Sources/Archives (2)
- --- SHG291 Text/Publication/Article: Ross, A. 1985. 'Broallan (Kilmorack p), polished stone axe', Discovery and Excavation in Scotland 1985, p.25. Discovery and Excavation in Scotland. 25. 25.
- <1> SHG25836 Collection/Catalogue: Inverness Museum & Art Gallery. Inverness Museum & Art Gallery Accession registers. 1981.323.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 4929 4499 (4m by 4m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH44SE |
| Civil Parish | KILMORACK |
| Geographical Area | INVERNESS |
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/12369 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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