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Arran, Carmahome
Findspot (Period Unknown), Axehead (Stone)(Neolithic)
Site Name Arran, Carmahome
Classification Findspot (Period Unknown), Axehead (Stone)(Neolithic)
Alternative Name(s) Kilpatrick
Canmore ID 39634
Site Number NR92NW 25
NGR NR 906 271
NGR Description NR 906 271
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/39634
- Council North Ayrshire
- Parish Kilmory
- Former Region Strathclyde
- Former District Cunninghame
- Former County Buteshire
NR92NW 25 c. 906 271.
A stone axe rough-out from Carmahome, Kilpatrick, is in Glasgow Art Galleries and Museum (Acc No: '55-96 ub) (Carmahome: NR 906 271).
P R Ritchie and J G Scott 1981.
This rough-out axe has been petrologically identified as greywacke.
T H McK Clough and W A Cummins 1988.
Note (11 June 2019 - 13 June 2019)
The location, classification and period of this site have been reviewed.
HES Survey and Recording 11-13 June 2019
