River Ericht
Polished Axehead (Jade )(Neolithic)
Site Name River Ericht
Classification Polished Axehead (Jade )(Neolithic)
Canmore ID 28876
Site Number NO14SE 10
NGR NO 19 44
NGR Description NO c. 19 44
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
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- Council Perth And Kinross
- Parish Rattray
- Former Region Tayside
- Former District Perth And Kinross
- Former County Perthshire
NO14SE 10 c. 19 44
In 1874, a polished ceremonial axe of 'green mottled stone resembling jadeite' was presented to the NMAS (Acc. No AF 56). It was found on the banks of the River Ericht in the parish of Rattray. Length 20.3cm., width 7.7cm., thickness 2.1cm. Classified as type Ia - thin and of lenticular section.
W C Smith 1963; Proc Soc Antiq Scot 1875; 1883
Field Visit (3 March 1969)
No further information.
Visited by OS (RD) 3 March 1969.
