Canmore Site 1198: NORTHLEE, KIRKABISTER - NESTING - POLISHED AXEHEAD (STONE)
Description
| Site Name | NORTHLEE, KIRKABISTER |
|---|---|
| Other Name(s) | n/a |
| Site Number | HU46NE 8 |
| Broad Class | TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT |
| Site Type(s) | POLISHED AXEHEAD (STONE) |
| NGR | HU 488 662 |
| Local Authority | SHETLAND ISLANDS |
| Parish | NESTING |
| Record created | 1988-02-08 |
| Last updated | 2002-05-15 |
Archaeology Notes
HU46NE 8 c. 488 662.
A polished stone axe found by a Mr. Rendall, near Kirkabister, Vidlin, (ARC 6585).
Acc Reg Shetland Museum.
The axe was found by Mr. H. Rendall, now deceased whilst cutting peats, a number of years ago. (Mrs M J Georgeson, Northlee, Kirkabister, Nesting). The area of the peat cutting was indicated at HU 488 662, but the exact find spot could not be ascertained.
Visited by OS (RL) 31 May 1968.
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