MHG59072 - BA Flat Axehead - Garlick Hill, Auldearn
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
- FINDSPOT (Bronze Age - 2400 BC to 551 BC)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
NH 91 55 A worn but complete Early Bronze Age axehead was found during metal detecting. The axe has the typical features – narrow butt, relatively wide cutting edge and neat lenticular profile – of a Migdale type flat axe towards the smaller end of their size range. L:101.1mm. Claimed as Treasure Trove (TT 85/15), allocated to Nairn Museum. <1> <2>
This axehead was catalogued and photographed as part of the North Kessock & District Local History Society and Archaeology for Communities in the Highlands (ARCH) collaborative 'Feats of Clay' Project, which was focused on Bronze Age metalworking around the Moray Firth. It was assigned an Early Bronze Age date. <3>
Four figure grid reference given is marginal. A full GR for the axe is held by Treasure Trove. GW 23/07/20
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SHG28017 Text/Publication/Article: Cowie, T. 2015. 'Metal detector find, Auldearn', Discovery Excav Scot, New Series, vol. 16. Discovery and Excavation in Scotland. 91-2. pp 91-2. XY
- <2> SHG28503 Text/Record Form/Project Recording Form: Archaeology for Communities in the Highlands (ARCH). 2019. Finds Collection at Nairn Museum.
- <3> SHG28012 Text/Publication/Monograph: Clark, G., Cowie, T. & Kruse, S. 2017. Feats of Clay. Cat. No. 38.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 9100 5500 (20m by 20m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH95NW |
| Civil Parish | AULDEARN |
| Geographical Area | NAIRN |
Finds (1)
- AXEHEAD (Bronze Age - 2400 BC to 551 BC)
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