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Birrens

Ewer (Bronze)

Site Name Birrens

Classification Ewer (Bronze)

Canmore ID 67069

Site Number NY27NW 12

NGR NY 219 751

NGR Description NY c. 219 751

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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  • Council Dumfries And Galloway
  • Parish Middlebie
  • Former Region Dumfries And Galloway
  • Former District Annandale And Eskdale
  • Former County Dumfries-shire

Archaeology Notes

NY27NW 12 c. 219 751

A 14/17th century tripod ewer, 8 3/4 in high, 5 5/8 to 3 1/2 in in diameter, the spout ending in a rude representation of an animal's head, is in the National Museum of Antiquities. Found at Birrens, Middlebie, NY 2190 7519.

G F Black 1893.

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Note (1997)

NY27NW 12 NY 219 751

Listed as bronze ewer.

RCAHMS 1997.

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