Find Spot record 112 - MAARVIG, HARRIS
Summary
Findspot of ground stone axe
Location
| Grid reference | NB 19700 06010 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NB10NE |
| Island | Harris |
| Parish | HARRIS, Western Isles |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
NB10NE 1 1970 0601.
A polished stone axe-head, 4 3/4" by 2 1/2" by 1 1/8", of dense greyish-black rock resembling porcellanite, was found at a depth of 2 1/2' between peat and gravel behind a house in Maaring (NB 20 06).
The axe-head, which appears to have been re-sharpened, remains in the possession of the finder, who reported the discovery.
J G Scott 1967.
According to the finder, this polished stone axe (still in his possession was) found in 1966 whilst digging out the foundations for an extension on the N side of his house at NB 1970 0601.
Surveyed at 6" Scale.
Visited by OS (N K B) 26 June 1969.
J G Scott, 1967b, Discovery and Excavation, Scotland, 27 (Bibliographic reference). SWE13861.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SWE13861 Bibliographic reference: J G Scott. 1967b. Discovery and Excavation, Scotland. 27. 27.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jul 28 2005 2:24PM
