MHG60696 - Flat Axehead - Evanton
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
- FINDSPOT (Bronze Age - 2400 BC to 551 BC)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Information from the Treasure Trove database describes a Early Bronze Age copper alloy flat axehead discovered during metal detecting and submitted to TT in 2016 (TT 187/16). Broad blade and square section butt. Extensive pitting across surface, small rounded raised area. Horizontal scores running aross surface, post depositional. 65.2mm x 125.4mm x 9.5mm. It was allocated to Inverness Museum and Art Gallery. <1>
Four figure grid reference given is marginal. A full GR for the axe is held by Treasure Trove. GW 17/07/20
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 5800 6600 (20m by 20m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH56NE |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | KILTEARN |
Finds (1)
- AXEHEAD (Bronze Age - 2400 BC to 551 BC)
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