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Melvich

Findspot (20th Century), Socketed Axehead (Bronze)(Bronze Age)

Site Name Melvich

Classification Findspot (20th Century), Socketed Axehead (Bronze)(Bronze Age)

Alternative Name(s) Sutherland-caithness Border

Canmore ID 6899

Site Number NC86SE 15

NGR NC 88 64

NGR Description NC c. 88 64

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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  • Council Highland
  • Parish Farr
  • Former Region Highland
  • Former District Sutherland
  • Former County Sutherland

Archaeology Notes

NC86SE 15 c. 88 64.

A decorated LBA socketed axe was found on 'the Sutherland - Caithness border' in 1961. (The map sites the find to approximately the Melvich area. (NC 88 64).

J M Coles 1962.

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