MHG9410 - Neo Axe, Achintoul
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
- FINDSPOT (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2401 BC)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
An axe of pale grey stone, 5.6ins long by 2.5 ins in maximum breadth, found at Achintoul (NC 873335) Kinbrace, under 8ft. of peat, is in Dunrobin Museum, probably received in 1868. (Acc No. 1868.1). Information from A S Henshall (Dunrobin museum catalogue) to OS 1966
The axehead was catalogued during an inventory of Dunrobin Castle Museum's collection in 2019 by ARCH. Listed under Acc. No. 1868.1. It is on display with a replica haft in case 26, shelf B. <1>
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 8729 3350 (4m by 4m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC83SE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | KILDONAN |
Finds (1)
- AXEHEAD (Neolithic - 4000 BC to 2401 BC)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/6741 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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