MHG61394 - Toy Axehead - Dores
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
- FINDSPOT (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
The Treasure Trove database records two objects found by metal detecting at Dores (TT 324/12). One is lead alloy toy axe, shaft now missing. It is an unsually large example and is a copy of the standard wood working axe of the post-medieval period. It was allocated to Inverness Museum. See attached TT artefact report. <1> <2>
Listed under Acc. Nos. 2013.023.002 in the IMAG catalogue. <3>
See MHG61393 for other object.
Four figure grid reference given is marginal. A full GR for the toy axe is held by Treasure Trove. GW 17/07/20
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SHG28208 Dataset/Database File: Treasure Trove. 2019. Highland Finds from Treasure Trove Annual Reports 2004-18. Treasure Trove. Digital. TT 324/12. XY
- <2> SHG28370 Text/Record Form: Treasure Trove. 2019. Treasure Trove Artefact Reports for Highland Area 1994-2018. Treasure Trove. Digital. TT 324/12.
- <3> SHG25836 Collection/Catalogue: Inverness Museum & Art Gallery. Inverness Museum & Art Gallery Accession registers. 2013.023.002.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 6000 3500 (20m by 20m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH63NW |
| Civil Parish | DORES |
| Geographical Area | INVERNESS |
Finds (1)
- TOY (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)
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