MHG24757 - Sporran Mount - Inverlael
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Type and Period (1)
- FINDSPOT (18th Century - 1701 AD to 1800 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A copper alloy hinged C-shaped ? Purse fitting with embossed decoration and attached fragment of twine. Found near ruined croft at Inverlael on the north side of Loch Broom, by metal detecting 1994-6.
See asoc. Docs file.
J Aitken 24/01/01.
Later identified as an 18th Century child's bronze sporran mount. Allocated by Treasure Trove (TT 27/96) to Inverness Museum and Art Gallery. Acc. No. 1997.500. <1>
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 1850 8580 (4m by 4m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH18NE |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | GAIRLOCH |
Finds (1)
- MOUNT (18th Century - 1701 AD to 1800 AD)
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