MHG60763 - Stone Axehead and Cup - Rosehall
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Type and Period (1)
- FINDSPOT (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2401 BC)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Within NMS collections are an axe of micaceous schist, 7 1/2" x 2 3/4" with pecked surface, aquired from L. Tait, and an oblong cup of steatitic stone, 2 3/4 in., with handle and lines round the rim. These are from Rosehill, Sutherlandshire. They were acquired by the NMS in 1870 from L. Tait (AF 19 and AQ 36). Note: 'Rosehill' possible spelling error for Rosehall, Sutherland.
Grid reference is indicative of Rosehall area only, precise findspots unknown. GW 10/07/19
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 4700 0200 (60m by 60m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC40SE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | KINCARDINE |
Finds (2)
- AXEHEAD (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2401 BC)
- CUP (Iron Age - 550 BC? to 560 AD?)
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