Kirkton Hill
Lithic Implement(S) (Flint)
Site Name Kirkton Hill
Classification Lithic Implement(S) (Flint)
Alternative Name(s) Callerfountain Hill; Callarfountain
Canmore ID 28439
Site Number NO12SW 7
NGR NO 10 20
NGR Description NO c. 10 20
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
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- Council Perth And Kinross
- Parish Forgandenny
- Former Region Tayside
- Former District Perth And Kinross
- Former County Perthshire
NO12SW 7 c. 10 20
A few worked flints, including an arrowhead, were found at the mouth of a rabbit-burrow on Kirkton Hill, and are in the Perth Museum.
J G Callander 1919.
Two small flint implements found in a rabbit's burrow in Callerfountain Hill by G Valentine, Perth, were presented to Perth Museum on 7th April, 1915. Only one is now in the Museum. Acc. No. 1432.
Visited by OS (E G C) 13 November 1963; Information from Perth Museum.
The two flints (PMAG: 1432) that were presented to Perth Museum in 1915 are modified struck flakes measuring 17mm and 30mm in length respectively; each has retouch along one edge.
Information from Mr M Hall (Perth Museum), 24 March 1997.
