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Torhousekie

Hammer (Stone)(Period Unassigned)

Site Name Torhousekie

Classification Hammer (Stone)(Period Unassigned)

Canmore ID 62851

Site Number NX35NE 21

NGR NX 377 568

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/62851

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  • Council Dumfries And Galloway
  • Parish Wigtown
  • Former Region Dumfries And Galloway
  • Former District Wigtown
  • Former County Wigtownshire

Archaeology Notes

NX35NE 21 377 568.

A perforated stone hammer from Torhouskie (NX 377 568) is owned by Dr Douglas of Whithorn. It measures 5 3/4" by 3 3/4" by 2 3/4".

H Maxwell 1885

No further information.

Visited by OS (WDJ) 18 August 1970

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