Find Spot record 11348 - Berneray, Ruisgarry
Summary
Findspot of piece of Viking Age whalebone plaque
Location
| Grid reference | NF 933 823 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NF98SW |
| Island | Berneray |
| Parish | HARRIS, Western Isles |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A fragment of carved whalebone was discovered in an area of dunes at Ruisgarry in 1992. Following futher examination, the fragment was identified as being part of a Viking-age whalebone plaque. The fragment is carved in the profile of a curving beast, and probably formed the upper decorated part of a plaque or smoothing board used in the pressing of pleats in cloth.
C Batey 1996
REPORT DATE: 23/05/2002
Centre for Field Archaeology, 2005, Coastal Zone Assessment Survey, North Uist (Bibliographic reference). SWE41070.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SWE41070 Bibliographic reference: Centre for Field Archaeology. 2005. Coastal Zone Assessment Survey, North Uist.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Oct 26 2005 9:31AM
