Pitcaple
Spindle Whorl(S)
Site Name Pitcaple
Classification Spindle Whorl(S)
Canmore ID 183180
Site Number NJ72NW 161
NGR NJ 722 256
NGR Description NJ c. 722 256
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
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- Council Aberdeenshire
- Parish Chapel Of Garioch
- Former Region Grampian
- Former District Gordon
- Former County Aberdeenshire
NJ72NW 161 c. 722 256
There are three spindle whorls from Pitcaple in the Marischal Museum, Aberdeen. Their accession numbers are:
1. ABDUA: 17467. Slate whorl measuring 25mm in maximum diameter (ovate) by 4mm in thickness.
2. ABDUA: 19161. Slate whorl measuring 35.5mm in diameter by 3.5mm in thickness.
3. ABDUA: 18870. Schist whorl measuring 38mm in diameter by 6mm in thickness.
Information from RCAHMS (JRS) 24 February 2001.