Bells Burn
Findspot (20th Century), Polished Axehead(S) (Stone)(Neolithic)
Site Name Bells Burn
Classification Findspot (20th Century), Polished Axehead(S) (Stone)(Neolithic)
Canmore ID 68002
Site Number NY59SE 5
NGR NY 592 943
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/68002
- Council Scottish Borders, The
- Parish Castleton
- Former Region Borders
- Former District Roxburgh
- Former County Roxburghshire
NY59SE 5 592 943.
Two ground and polished stone axeheads were found 2 ft 6 ins apart at NY 592 943 on March 19th 1970 during ploughing for tree planting at Bells Burn. One, measuring 161mm by 76mm across the cutting edge, is in Newcastle Museum, while the other, of similar rock and measuring 149mm by 60mm, is in the possession of Mr Brian Long.
L Harrison, M Ovens and C Burgess 1972
Artefact Recovery (19 March 1970)
Two ground and polished stone axeheads were found 2 ft 6 ins apart at NY 592 943 on March 19th 1970 during ploughing for tree planting at Bells Burn. One, measuring 161mm by 76mm across the cutting edge, is in Newcastle Museum, while the other, of similar rock and measuring 149mm by 60mm, is in the possession of Mr Brian Long.
L Harrison, M Ovens and C Burgess 1972
Sbc Note
Visibility: Not applicable. Site of an unprovenanced find.
Information from Scottish Borders Council
