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TITLE
Spade-like implement
EXTERNAL ID
QZP40_2471_VOLXII_P274A
DISTRICT
Shetland
DATE OF IMAGE
1876
PERIOD
1870s
SOURCE
Highland Libraries
ASSET ID
31647
KEYWORDS
spades
tools
stones
Spade-like implement

This spade-like implement from Shetland was made of sandstone. It was about 32cm long, 14cm wide and about 3cm thick. The handle of the implement was about 13cm long and 6cm wide.

This illustration was taken from 'Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland. Vol XII, Part I' (1876-77)

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Spade-like implement

1870s

spades; tools; stones

Highland Libraries

Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland (illustrations)

This spade-like implement from Shetland was made of sandstone. It was about 32cm long, 14cm wide and about 3cm thick. The handle of the implement was about 13cm long and 6cm wide.<br /> <br /> This illustration was taken from 'Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland. Vol XII, Part I' (1876-77)