Friarshaugh
Findspot, Spearhead
Site Name Friarshaugh
Classification Findspot, Spearhead
Canmore ID 55615
Site Number NT53SE 17
NGR NT 55 34
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
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- Council Scottish Borders, The
- Parish Melrose
- Former Region Borders
- Former District Ettrick And Lauderdale
- Former County Roxburghshire
NT53SE 17 55 34.
A very broad-headed metal javelin or spear was found near Friarshaugh, (Name NT 552 349) opposite to Melrose. The weapon is about a palm's breadth at the bottom, tapering to the length of about nine inches or perhaps more for it is considerably decayed towards the point.
It was presented by Mr Tod, the owner of Friarshaugh, to W Scott.
W Scott 1814
Sbc Note
Visibility: Not applicable. Site of an unprovenanced find.
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