Kerrow Farm
Socketed Axehead (Bronze)
Site Name Kerrow Farm
Classification Socketed Axehead (Bronze)
Canmore ID 87571
Site Number NH33SW 3
NGR NH 323 303
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
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- Council Highland
- Parish Kilmorack
- Former Region Highland
- Former District Inverness
- Former County Inverness-shire
NH33SW 3 323 303.
A LBA bronze socketed axe was found as a stray find by Mr J Noble in a washed-out bank of the River Glass. The find-spot was subsequendy investigated, but no further finds were made. The axehead socket contained a fragment of wooden haft. A C14 date is anticipated.
The axehead was designated as treasure trove and allocated to Inverness Museum and Art Gallery (INVMG 1994.038). Length 90mm; blade width (max): 48mm.
Sponsor: Inverness District Council.
Hanley 1994c.
