MHG61656 - Annular Brooch - Tore
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
- FINDSPOT (Medieval - 1058 AD to 1559 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A medieval annular brooch was discovered metal detecting and submitted to Treasure Troove (TT 31/04). It is decorated with engraved or incised with geometric and symmetrical decoration. It has a more unusual pin rebate which is double thickness. The pin is missing but the brooch is othwise complete. It was allocated to Inverness Museum. See attached TT report for further details and photo. <1> <2>
Grid reference given is marginal. A more detailed placename for the brooch is held by Treasure Trove. GW 13/03/20
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG28208 Dataset/Database File: Treasure Trove. 2019. Highland Finds from Treasure Trove Annual Reports 2004-18. Treasure Trove. Digital. TT 31/04.
- <2> SHG28370 Text/Record Form: Treasure Trove. 2019. Treasure Trove Artefact Reports for Highland Area 1994-2018. Treasure Trove. Digital. TT 31/04. XY
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 6100 5100 (60m by 60m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH65SW |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | KILLEARNAN |
Finds (1)
- ANNULAR BROOCH (Medieval - 1058 AD to 1559 AD)
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