Deskford

Deskford
Deskford is located in Moray
Deskford
Deskford
Location within Moray
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CountryScotland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
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Deskford (Scottish Gaelic: Deasgard[1]) is a parish and a small settlement in Moray, Scotland, formerly in Banffshire.

A number of significant historical and archaeological remains have been found in the area, notably the remains of a carnyx.[2]

The Leichestown Deskford carnyx & reconstruction. Museum of Scotland
The hamlet of Deskford.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Rannsaich an Stòr-dàta Briathrachais Gàidhlig".
  2. ^ Hunter, Fraser (of Museum of Scotland), Carnyx and Co- piece by Hunter on the carnyx


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