MHG8448 - Polished Axe, Fearn parish
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
- FINDSPOT (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2401 BC)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A polished axe was found in parish of Fearn in 1863 and was exhibited before Soc of Antiquaries 1887 by R B AE Macleod of Cadboll, Invergordon Castle.
Proc Soc Antiq Scot 1887.
Axe of Felstone, 4 3/4 x 2 in., finely formed and polished. Acquired by the NMS 1887, Acc. No. AF 288. <1>
Sources/Archives (2)
- --- SHG612 Text/Publication/Article: PSAS. 1887. 'Donations to and purchases for the Museum and Library, with exhibits', Proc Soc Antiq Scot Vol. 21 1886-7, p.7-13, 133-37, 160-4, 198-202, 260-5, 285-91. Proc Soc Antiq Scot. 7-13, 133-37, 160-4, 198-. 202.
- <1> SHG28278 Dataset/Database File: National Museums Scotland. 2019. Highland Finds from the NMS Catalogue. National Museums Scotland. Digital. AF 288.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 8400 7699 (4m by 4m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH87NW |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | FEARN |
Finds (1)
- POLISHED AXEHEAD (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2401 BC)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/15267 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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