An Early Bronze Age 'dagger grave' from Rameldry Farm, near Kingskettle, Fife

In 2000, ploughing disturbed the capstone of a cist, located on the side of a prominent knowe at Rameldry Farm in central Fife. Excavation revealed a short cist containing the crouched inhumation of a man aged 40-50, who had suffered from arthritis, some tooth loss and possibly Paget's Disease. He had been buried wearing a garment adorned with six V-perforated buttons. Five of these are of Whitby jet, including one with unique decoration including inlaid tin; the sixth is of the mineral lizardite. Behind his shoulder was a dagger, with a fancy horn hilt and a scabbard lined with animal skin. (Original abstract - amended)