MHG6531 - Leaf Shaped Arrowhead - Brandarsaig
Summary
No summary available.
Type and Period (1)
- FINDSPOT (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2401 BC)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
In June 1989, an arrowhead was discovered by a contract worker planting trees at Brandarsaig. In pale white flint the arrowhead is leaf-shaped and measures 45mm in length, 22mm at maximum breadth and 4mm in thickness.
R Miket et al 1991; NMRS MS/530.
This arrowhead is within the Skye and Lochalse Archive Centre. Listed under Acc. No. 1991.9. <1>
This arrowhead is pictured on Am Baile. See link below. <2>
Sources/Archives (3)
- --- SHG1581 Text/Publication/Article: Miket, R {et al.}. 1991. 'Survey', Discovery and Excavation in Scotland 1991, p.43-5, 46. Discovery and Excavation in Scotland. 43-5, 46. 43.
- <1> SHG28408 Text/Record Form/Project Recording Form: Archaeology for Communities in the Highlands (ARCH). 2019. Finds Collection at Skye and Lochalsh Archive Centre. 1991.9.
- <2> SHG25100 Interactive Resource/Online Database: Highland Council. 2010. Am Baile website. 12819.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 2499 3899 (4m by 4m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG23NW |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Civil Parish | DUIRINISH |
Finds (1)
- LEAF ARROWHEAD (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2401 BC)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (2)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/77971 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
- https://www.ambaile.org.uk/en/search/do_quick_search.html?q=12819&mime_type= (Link to online ambaile image)
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