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Canisbay

Arrowhead(S) (Stone)(Period Unassigned)

Site Name Canisbay

Classification Arrowhead(S) (Stone)(Period Unassigned)

Alternative Name(s) Elf-mire

Canmore ID 9407

Site Number ND37SW 10

NGR ND 34 72

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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  • Council Highland
  • Parish Canisbay
  • Former Region Highland
  • Former District Caithness
  • Former County Caithness

Archaeology Notes

ND37SW 10 34 72.

The finding of arrow-heads ('elf-stones') is supposed to have given name to the Elf Mire (not located).

J Mowat 1931.

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