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Drochil

Findspot, Polished Axehead (Stone)(Neolithic)

Site Name Drochil

Classification Findspot, Polished Axehead (Stone)(Neolithic)

Canmore ID 50073

Site Number NT14SE 7

NGR NT 162 433

NGR Description NT c. 162 433

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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  • Council Scottish Borders, The
  • Parish Newlands
  • Former Region Borders
  • Former District Tweeddale
  • Former County Peebles-shire

Archaeology Notes

NT14SE 7 c. 162 433.

A polished axe of indurated claystone (broken) 4 1/2" in length, from Drochil (NT 162 433) was purchased for the National Museum of Antiquities of Scotland (NMAS) in 1900.

Proc Soc Antiq Scot 1900.

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Visibility: Not applicable. Site of an unprovenanced find.

Information from Scottish Borders Council

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