MHG25223 - Brooch, Balnagown Farm
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
- FINDSPOT (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Near it (NH85NW 8) was found a small brass highland brooch of the flat ring description belonging to a much later period.
G Bain 1925.
This brooch, measuring 1 1/4" diameter, was found in the area centred at NH 8102 5501 by Mr D W McBean 'around 1922' while ploughing the field. The brooch is now in the possession of his daughter, Mrs S Forsyth (Mains of Balnagown, Ardersier), who pointed out the find spot.
Visited by OS (R D) 18 August 1964.
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 8101 5501 (4m by 4m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH85NW |
| Civil Parish | ARDERSIER |
| Geographical Area | INVERNESS |
Finds (1)
- BROOCH (Undated)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/15161 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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