Sites and Monument Record: Carronvale axehead (SMR 650)

Description
A socketed bronze axe was found in the grounds of Carronvale House - front garden of South Lodge "two spits down, but ground contains rubbish". The soil in the area is sandy and had recently been woodland. Reported by Mr Mackie the caretaker of Carronvale per a press reporter. It is now in Falkirk Museum. 1972-50-1.
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Object detail

Site type
Find Spot
axe
Site history notes
A letter in the archive says "Found in front garden of South lodge, Carronvale House, Larbert, in ground recently double-dug for first time, but containing much rubbish."
Site grid ref
NS 8657 8195
Conservation status
Bronze Age

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