Knives, stone
Collection ID:
A262
Collection:
Archaeology
Eight pieces if stone split to produce shart edges. These objects are known as Skaill knives and names after the bay upon which Skara Brae is located. 132 x 67 x 20mm, 106 x 65 x 12mm, 113 x 70 x 20mm, 98 x 85 x 23mm, 80 x 66x x13mm, 60 x 59x x14mm, 82 x 48 x 11mm, 71 x 47x x11mm On loan to Historic Scotland.
Physical attributes
| Material | Stone |
Production
| Date (general) | Neolithic |
| Place | Skara Brae |
