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Whitehall

Axehead (Stone)(Period Unassigned)

Site Name Whitehall

Classification Axehead (Stone)(Period Unassigned)

Canmore ID 65769

Site Number NX98NE 21

NGR NX 966 855

NGR Description NX c. 966 855

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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  • Council Dumfries And Galloway
  • Parish Kirkmahoe
  • Former Region Dumfries And Galloway
  • Former District Nithsdale
  • Former County Dumfries-shire

Archaeology Notes

NX98NE 21 c. 966 855.

On 8th October 1880, 'Mr Rutherford, Jardington, exhibited a fine stone celt found lately on the farm of Whitehill Kirkmahoe (presumably Whitehall intended), on moss land, and in proximity to bog oaks.'

Trans Dumfriesshire Galloway Natur Hist Antiq Soc 1884

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