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Balnakeil Bay

Findspot (20th Century), Whetstone (Stone)(Prehistoric)

Site Name Balnakeil Bay

Classification Findspot (20th Century), Whetstone (Stone)(Prehistoric)

Canmore ID 214199

Site Number NC36NE 89

NGR NC 395 696

NGR Description NC c. 395 696

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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Administrative Areas

  • Council Highland
  • Parish Durness
  • Former Region Highland
  • Former District Sutherland
  • Former County Sutherland

Archaeology Notes

NC36NE 89 c. 395 696

NC 395 696 Prehistoric or later whetstone of buff-coloured stone, 115mm long, found at Balnakeil Bay. Claimed as Treasure Trove (TT.11/00) and allocated to Inverness Museum & Art Gallery (Museum Accession No. INVMG 2001.025).

P Weeks 2001.

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