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Human settlement in Scotland
Deskford
Deskford is located in MorayDeskfordDeskfordLocation within Moray
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57°38′31″N 2°49′30″W / 57.642°N 2.825°W / 57.642; -2.825

Deskford (Scottish Gaelic: Deasgard) 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.

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
Settlements in Moray
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