Ard point

Description

Ard point of mica schist, from Clisbow, Unst, Shetland

Museum reference

X.AC 120

Collection

Archaeology

Object name

Ard point

Materials

Schist, mica

Physical description

Mica schist; axe or club-like

Collection place(s)

Clisbow, Unst, Shetland, Scotland, Northern Europe

References

Edmonston, Thomas, Notes of some Recent Excavations in the Island of Unst, Shetland, and of the Collection of Stone Vessels, Implements, &c., thus obtained for the Society's Museum, PSAS, Vol. 9 (1870-1872)