Find Spot record 864 - VALLAY, NORTH UIST
Summary
Unlocated findspot of Viking Age spearhead
Location
| Grid reference | NF 70000 70000 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NF77SW |
| Parish | NORTH UIST, Western Isles |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
NF77NE 1 unlocated.
Viking socketed spearhead of iron with bronze split pin through socket, found in a grave (?) at Vallay, North Uist. In NMAS, Edinburgh.
A O Curle, M Olsen and H Shetelig 1954.
Local enquiries regarding the above find proved negative.
Visited by OS (E G C) 25 June 1965.
A O, M and H Curle, Olsen and , 1954, Civilisation of the Viking settlers in relation to their old and new countries, 73, 237 illust. (Bibliographic reference). SWE2560.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SWE2560 Bibliographic reference: A O, M and H Curle, Olsen and . 1954. Civilisation of the Viking settlers in relation to their old and new countries. 73, 237 illust..
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jul 28 2005 2:24PM
