River South Esk
Findspot (Period Unassigned), Shot (Metal)(Period Unassigned)
Site Name River South Esk
Classification Findspot (Period Unassigned), Shot (Metal)(Period Unassigned)
Alternative Name(s) River Southesk
Canmore ID 273060
Site Number NO75NW 545
NGR NO 720 569
NGR Description NO c. 720 569
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/273060
- Council Angus
- Parish Montrose
- Former Region Tayside
- Former District Angus
- Former County Angus
NO75NW 545 c. 720 569
Small round metal ball found during dredging operations in the River Southesk [South Esk]; 104mm circumference. Possibly used in a 'hagbut of crok'. This was a small field gun mounted on a cart, in a gunloop or on battlements, used in the 15th and 16th centuries. Acc no. M2001.164
Sponsor: Angus Council.
R Benvie 2004.
