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St Andrews , Pipeland
Handle, Perforated Object (Stone)
Site Name St Andrews , Pipeland
Classification Handle, Perforated Object (Stone)
Canmore ID 34332
Site Number NO51NW 46
NGR NO 5080 1530
NGR Description Centred on NO 5080 1530
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/34332
- Council Fife
- Parish St Andrews And St Leonards
- Former Region Fife
- Former District North East Fife
- Former County Fife
NO51NW 46 centred on 5080 1530
NO 507 152. A flattened ovoid pebble of igneous stone, maximum dimensions 90 by 57 by 38mm thick, with a central hour-glass perforation, minimum diameter about 10mm, was found on the surface. Flakes have been removed (by use?) from both ends on one face. It is on temporary loan to St Andrews University Archaeological Museum from the finder, Mr Moroney, West Port Gems, St Andrews.
J Kenworthy 1979
NO 508 153 Animal head handle/terminal. Metal detector find by Mr J O'Donnell. (CUPMS: 1998.293).
Sponsor: Fife Council Museums (East).
M D King 1998
Watching Brief (4 December 2007 - 17 January 2008)
NO 5030 1530 (centred on) The watching brief was carried out between 4 December 2007–17 January 2008 in poor weather. The removal of topsoil was monitored during the construction of the new Community Hospital. The site revealed few features of archaeological interest apart from extensive evidence of medieval rig and furrow, which ran mainly on a N/S alignment.
Archive: RCAHMS
Funder: Morrison Construction
Tamlin Barton (SUAT Ltd), 2008
Information also reported in Oasis (suatltd1-39546) 26 March 2013
