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Blar Nan Ceann

Polished Axehead (Stone)(Period Unassigned)

Site Name Blar Nan Ceann

Classification Polished Axehead (Stone)(Period Unassigned)

Canmore ID 12404

Site Number NH45NE 10

NGR NH 47 57

NGR Description NH c. 47 57

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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  • Council Highland
  • Parish Contin
  • Former Region Highland
  • Former District Ross And Cromarty
  • Former County Ross And Cromarty

Archaeology Notes

NH45NE 10 c. 47 57.

A large, Neolithic, polished stone axe of Cumbrian type, 11.6" long, was found about 1860 near Blar na Ceann (Blar nan Ceann: NH 476 577) Strathpeffer, and was donated to the NMAS by Alex Walker, FSA Scot, in 1948-9 (Acc No: AF 898).

Probably originating in the Lake District, it is thought to have reached this area by trade.

Proc Soc Antiq Soc 1951; C L Fell 1964

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