MHG33751 - Time capsule - Auckengill Town Hall
Summary
Find of a time capsule containing relics from the First World War.
Type and Period (1)
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- None recorded
Full Description
A time capsule believed to contain World War One relics was found when workmen moved a statue at the entrance of the village hall during the realignment of the A9. The bottle was of square design and believed to contain a sheet of paper, some coins which looked mostly foreign and some ribbon or cloth possibly from a medal.
See Assoc. Docs for full article.
From the John O'Groat Journal, 07/12/1990
EM 23/08/2004
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 3685 6379 (80m by 80m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND36SE |
| Civil Parish | CANISBAY |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
Finds (1)
- COMMEMORATIVE OBJECT (First World War - 1914 AD to 1918 AD)
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