Lithic Implements

A collection of mesolithic cores, blades and waste in white-patinated flint, chert and quartz made over the past three years in fields on Arbigland estate was donated to Dumfries Museum by Mrs Blackett, who lists Tallaquhairn (Tallowquhairn on OS maps: findspot NX 997 583) among the places where this material was found. 
Object no :
RPD0019
Collection :
Stone Objects
Creator :
NA
Place of Production :
Tallowquhairn
Dimensions :
NA
Materials :
NA
Location :
NA
Related site :
Mark Farm, Castle Kennedy
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