MHG60693 - Stone Axehead - Drynoch
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
- FINDSPOT (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2401 BC)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Information from the Treasure Trove database describes a Neolithic stone axehead (TT 66/95). It was allocated to Dualchas Museum Service. It may now be in the Skye and Lochalsh Archive Centre. <1>
This axehead is in the Skye and Lochalsh Archive Centre under Acc. No. 1995.3. Its accession notes state that it was found by a skip (which would call into question its provenance) and it was identifed as made of dolorite by Dr Alec Livingstone, NMS geology 01/12/95. It measures: L 193mm, B 75.3mm, Th 43.4mm, Wt 948g. It has strange holes on either side and specialist's opinion would be useful. <2>
Four figure grid reference given is marginal and indicative of Drynoch placename only. A more detailed GR is held by Treasure Trove, although its may not be reliable given the provenance information above. GW 24/07/20
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG28208 Dataset/Database File: Treasure Trove. 2019. Highland Finds from Treasure Trove Annual Reports 2004-18. Treasure Trove. Digital. TT 66/95.
- <2> SHG28408 Text/Record Form/Project Recording Form: Archaeology for Communities in the Highlands (ARCH). 2019. Finds Collection at Skye and Lochalsh Archive Centre. 1995.3.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 4100 3200 (20m by 20m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG43SW |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Civil Parish | BRACADALE |
Finds (1)
- AXEHEAD (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2401 BC)
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