Deskford
Deskford (Scottish Gaelic: Deasgard[1]) is a parish and a small settlement in Moray, Scotland, formerly in Banffshire.
Deskford
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  Deskford Location within Moray | |
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| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Police | Scotland |
| Fire | Scottish |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
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.
References
- "Rannsaich an Stòr-dàta Briathrachais Gàidhlig".
- Hunter, Fraser (of Museum of Scotland), Carnyx and Co- piece by Hunter on the carnyx
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