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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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Administrative Areas

  • Council Aberdeenshire
  • Parish Chapel Of Garioch
  • Former Region Grampian
  • Former District Gordon
  • Former County Aberdeenshire

Archaeology Notes

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.

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