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Haddo House
Sword(S) (Bronze)
Site Name Haddo House
Classification Sword(S) (Bronze)
Alternative Name(s) Haddo House Policies
Canmore ID 19813
Site Number NJ83SE 16
NGR NJ 868 347
NGR Description NJ c. 868 347
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/19813
- Council Aberdeenshire
- Parish Methlick
- Former Region Grampian
- Former District Gordon
- Former County Aberdeenshire
NJ83SE 16 c. 868 347.
An Late Bronze Age hoard found in a peat moss near Haddo House (NJ83SE 42.00), Methlick in 1858, consisted of a leaf-shaped sword, 25" long, and three other swords, now lost. The first named sword which is now in the Marischal College Museum, Aberdeen (Accession no: 253.2), bears an inscription to the effect that it was presented to Alexander Thomson of Banchory by the Earl of Aberdeen in 1858. (c/f NJ83SE 15).
J M Coles 1962.
No further information.
Visited by OS (RL) 10 April 1972.
(Ewart Park type - Caledonian step 1). Complete sword, L. 65.35 cm, Term.w. 4.70cm, Sh.w. 5.85cm, M.b.w. 4.90cm; dark brown patina; some patches of bronze corrosion, otherwise very good condition; very heavy blade and heavy thick handle; rivets 2:2, none in situ.
C B Burgess and I Colquhoun 1988.
