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Core Hill, Kirkmaiden
Axehead (Chert)(Period Unassigned)
Site Name Core Hill, Kirkmaiden
Classification Axehead (Chert)(Period Unassigned)
Canmore ID 60987
Site Number NX13NW 26
NGR NX 1243 3685
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/60987
- Council Dumfries And Galloway
- Parish Kirkmaiden
- Former Region Dumfries And Galloway
- Former District Wigtown
- Former County Wigtownshire
NX13NW 26 1243 3685.
A chert axe was found at Corehill fort (NX13NW 6.00) on Curghie farm, when levelling for a quoiting green. It measures 3" by 1.6", and is in the possession of Dr Trotter, Tayview House, Perth.
H E Maxwell 1885
NX 1243 3685: The quoiting ground was situated on top of the fort.
Visited by OS (DWR) 31 January 1972
