Balnagowan Farm
Spearhead (Bronze)(Period Unassigned)
Site Name Balnagowan Farm
Classification Spearhead (Bronze)(Period Unassigned)
Alternative Name(s) Mains Of Balnagowan; Ardersier
Canmore ID 15160
Site Number NH85NW 8
NGR NH 8102 5501
NGR Description NH c. 8102 5501
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
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- Council Highland
- Parish Ardersier
- Former Region Highland
- Former District Inverness
- Former County Inverness-shire
NH85NW 8 c. 8102 5501
See also NH85NW 9.
Mr D W McBean, tenant of the farm of Balnagown, found about the year 1922 a remarkably fine specimen of a BA polished bronze battle axe in the soil near his home.
G Bain 1925.
The find spot of the BA spearhead was pointed out by Mrs S Forsyth, daughter of D W McBean, who is now dead. It was found 'around 1922' by Mr McBean while ploughing in the area around NH 8102 5501. The spearhead measuring 5 1/2" long by 3" wide is now in her possession.
Visited by OS (R D) 18 August 1964; Information from Mrs S Forsyth, Mains of Balnagown, Ardersier, Inverness-shire.
