Deskford
| Deskford | |
| Scottish Gaelic: Deasgard | |
  Deskford |
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| Council area | Moray |
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| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Police | Scottish |
| Fire | Scottish |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| EU Parliament | Scotland |
Coordinates: 57°38′31″N 2°49′30″W / 57.642°N 2.825°W
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.
The Leichestown Deskford carnyx & reconstruction. Museum of Scotland
See also
References
- ↑ http://www2.smo.uhi.ac.uk/gaidhlig/faclair/sbg/lorg.php?facal=Deasgard&seorsa=Gaidhlig&tairg=Lorg&eis_saor=on
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