MHG48600 - Findspot of Roman dipper and possible associated features - Auldearn
Summary
The findspot of a Roman bronze dipper which upon investigation revealed features suggesting possible archaeological deposits.
Type and Period (2)
- FINDSPOT (Roman - 79 AD to 409 AD)
- SITE? (Iron Age - 550 BC? to 560 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Fragmentary Roman sheet and cast bronze dipper found while metal detecting around Auldearn. Subsequent excavation in the area of the findspot by Fraser Hunter (NMS) uncovered features that may indicate a possible site, including the floor of a house. This potential site may be similar to Birnie, near Elgin, currently being excavated. Declared Treasure Trove (TT 80/03) and allocated to Inverness Museum.
A Heald 2004. <1>
The work was very small scale, essentially an evening's trial pitting at and around the findspot. The trial pitting revealed that there are archaeological remains on the site, however there is no written report as yet. A local volunteer fieldwalked the area after ploughing with no significant finds. However it is believed there may have been a settlement here. <2>
See attached TT summary sheet. Listed under Acc. No. 2004.026 in the IMAG catalogue. <3> <4> <5>
Inverness Museum archive files contains a map of the findspot and a photo of the dipper in situ. <6>
Sources/Archives (7)
- --- SHG25449 Collection/Project Archive: Archaeology for Communities in the Highlands (ARCH). 08/2011. Digital site gazetteer and archive for ARCH Community Timeline Project: Auldearn. Yes. Site 14.
- <1> SHG28468 Text/Publication/Article: Heald, A.. 2004. 'Auldearn (Auldearn parish), Roman dipper', Discovery Excav Scot, vol. 5. Discovery and Excavation in Scotland. 69. Online. 69.
- <2> SHG25682 Text/Correspondence: Hunter, F. 02/2012. Email correspondence between Kirsty Cameron, Highland Council Archaeologist, and Dr Fraser Hunter, National Museums Scotland. Digital.
- <3> SHG28370 Text/Record Form: Treasure Trove. 2019. Treasure Trove Artefact Reports for Highland Area 1994-2018. Treasure Trove. Digital. TT 80/03.
- <4> SHG28208 Dataset/Database File: Treasure Trove. 2019. Highland Finds from Treasure Trove Annual Reports 2004-18. Treasure Trove. Digital. TT 80/03.
- <5> SHG25836 Collection/Catalogue: Inverness Museum & Art Gallery. Inverness Museum & Art Gallery Accession registers. 2004.026.
- <6> SHG28371 Collection: Inverness Museum. 2019. Inverness Museum and Art Gallery Archive Files. 2004.026.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 92 56 (1000m by 1000m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH95NW |
| Civil Parish | AULDEARN |
| Geographical Area | NAIRN |
Finds (1)
- LADLE (Roman - 79 AD to 409 AD)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/273589 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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