MHG12995 - Roman Coin and Medieval Seal Matrix - Dornoch
Summary
No summary available.
Type and Period (1)
- FINDSPOT (Roman to Medieval - 79 AD to 1559 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A worn 'second brass' of Agrippa is said to have been found in Dornoch, though Macdonald (1934), to whom it was shown in 1931, considered that the occurrence so far north of so early a coin (63-12 BC) suggested a modern importation. Its present whereabouts are unknown.
G Macdonald 1934; A T Simpson and S Stevenson 1982.
Cast bronze vesica-shaped seal matrix with an integral suspension loop on the back, 13th/14th-century; recovered by metal detecting. The matrix bears the legend: 'S.IACOBI.CAPELLANI.DE.DORNAT' (James, chaplain of Dornoch) The device depicts a chalice flanked by two candles and the Hand of God descending from above. Further research may determine the individual to whom this seal belonged. It is an important artefact associated with the medieval cathedral and in fine condition. Dimensions 37 x 23mm.
Claimed as Treasure Trove (TT.30/05) and allocated to Historylinks Museum. <1> <2>
The seal matrix is pictured on the Dornoch Historylinks Image Library (No. 2599) and is listed under Acc. No. 2006_352. <3> <4>
Sources/Archives (7)
- --- SHG1439 Text/Publication/Article: Macdonald, G. 1934. 'Roman coins found in Scotland (III), including a hoard from Falkirk', Proc Soc Antiq Scot Vol. 68 1933-4, p.27-40. Proc Soc Antiq Scot. 27-40. 32.
- --- SHG1443 Text/Publication/Article: Robertson, A S. 1984. 'Roman coins found in Scotland, 1971-1982', Proc Soc Antiq Scot Vol. 113 1983, p.405-48. Proc Soc Antiq Scot. 405-48. 431, 446, tables 4, 5.
- --- SHG2793 Text/Report: Simpson and Stevenson, A T and S. 1982. Historic Dornoch: the archaeological implications of development. . 10.
- <1> SHG28377 Text/Publication/Article: Caldwell, D. & Shiels, J.. 2005. 'Dornoch, Highland (Dornoch parish), medieval seal matrix', Discovery Excav Scot, vol. 6. Discovery and Excavation in Scotland. 79-80. Hardcopy & Digital. pp. 79-80.
- <2> SHG28208 Dataset/Database File: Treasure Trove. 2019. Highland Finds from Treasure Trove Annual Reports 2004-18. Treasure Trove. Digital. TT 30/05.
- <3> SHG25535 Interactive Resource/Online Database: Dornoch Historylinks. Dornoch Historylinks Image Library. No. 2599.
- <4> SHG28376 Text/Record Form/Project Recording Form: Archaeology for Communities in the Highlands (ARCH). 2019. Finds Collection at Historylinks Museum. 2006_352.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 7983 8961 (4m by 4m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH78NE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | DORNOCH |
Finds (2)
- COIN (Roman - 79 AD to 409 AD)
- SEAL MATRIX (Medieval - 1058 AD to 1559 AD)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (2)
- http://www.historylinksarchive.org.uk/picture/number2599.asp (Link to online Dornoch Historylinks Image Library)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/14641 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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