NMS Archaeology Object 129841: X.EO 224 A - Bone
Description
Summary
Fragments of deerhorn, animal bones and portion of a human skull, from a grave in Papa Westray, Orkney (Holm of Papa Westray North chamber tomb)
Accession Number
X.EO 224 A
Other references
| Not recorded | 1885 |
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Original description
COLLECTIONS FROM CHAMBERED CAIRNS. Fragments of deerhorn (Cervus elaphus), bones & jaw of pig, dog, sheep, etc.; portion of a human skull; from a grave in Papa Westray, Orkney.
Associated person/people (e.g. excavator/former collection)
None
Discovery / field collection
Date of discovery
1854
Method (e.g. excavation)
Not recorded
Place (i.e. location of discovery)
Papa Westray, Orkney, Scotland, Northern Europe
Acquisition
Acquisition date
1855
Acquisition source (i.e. name of donor)
George Petrie
Acquisition source role (e.g. donor)
Donor
Image
None
Identifiers and Links to Other Records
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| Identifier / External Link | Linked Record | Status | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canmore Site Id: 3243 | PAPA WESTRAY, HOLM OF PAPA WESTRAY, NORTH - PAPA WESTRAY - CHAMBERED CAIRN (NEOLITHIC) | Cross-reference supplied by NMS | |
| NMS Accession Number: X.EO 224 A | No linked record | Identifier supplied by NMS |
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