Find Spot record 2285 - ACHMORE

Summary

Worked quartz found

Location

Grid reference NB 31800 29100 (point)
Map sheet NB32NW
Island Lewis
Township Achmore, Lochs, Western Isles
Parish LOCHS, Western Isles

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

NB32NW 8 318 291

NB 318 291 Three pieces of quartz, including one core and one struck flake, were found on the surface of the till beside a peat bank which had not been cut for some years. The bank is situated about 165m ESE of the centre of the Achmore stone circle, and about 230m NE of the A859 road in Achmore. The finds are with the reporters.
M R and G R Curtis 1996


M R and G R Curtis, 1996, Discovery and Excavation, Scotland, 105 (Bibliographic reference). SWE38149.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • --- Bibliographic reference: M R and G R Curtis. 1996. Discovery and Excavation, Scotland. 105. 105.

Finds (1)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Jul 28 2005 2:24PM

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