MHG29372 - MD Finds - Kirksheaf, Tain
Summary
No summary available.
Type and Period (1)
- FINDSPOT (Medieval to 19th Century - 1058 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Findspot NGR: NH 782822, 793903 and 795900.
Assorted metal objects found whilst metal detecting.
New site begun in field in Tain, close to site of medieval St. Duthac's Chapel.
Finds made by Mike Gallon, see assoc. docs. File for list of objects.
J Aitken : 19/12/00.
The 21 objects listed from Tain in the attached document described above (IMAG TT notification form) were submitted to Treasure Trove (TT 115/98) and allocated to Tain Museum. A letter from the finder said that they couldn't precisely locate the findspot. The six figure grid reference given on the IMAG form is thus likely marginal. <1>
In addition to the objects above, subsequent metal detecting at Kirksheath Farm, near St. Duthac's Chapel, has produced many more finds. This material has been submitted to Treasure Trove under the nos. TT 76/02 (a jaw harp) TT 81/02 (99 Medieval and later finds) and TT 33/04 (7 medieval and later finds). See attached TT artefact reports and catalogues for individual finds and photos. The material was all allocated to Tain Museum. <1> <2> <3> <4>
The grid reference given is marginal. The finds are likely to have been recovered near St, Duthac's Chapel from fields around Kirksheaf Farm, along the Kirksheaf Road. GW 28/01/20
Sources/Archives (5)
- --- SHG28507 Text/Record Form/Project Recording Form: Archaeology for Communities in the Highlands (ARCH). 2019. Finds Collection at Tain Museum.
- <1> SHG28208 Dataset/Database File: Treasure Trove. 2019. Highland Finds from Treasure Trove Annual Reports 2004-18. Treasure Trove. Digital. TT 115/98, TT 76/02, TT 81/02, TT 33/04.
- <2> SHG28370 Text/Record Form: Treasure Trove. 2019. Treasure Trove Artefact Reports for Highland Area 1994-2018. Treasure Trove. Digital. TT 76/02.
- <3> SHG28370 Text/Record Form: Treasure Trove. 2019. Treasure Trove Artefact Reports for Highland Area 1994-2018. Treasure Trove. Digital. TT 81/02.
- <4> SHG28370 Text/Record Form: Treasure Trove. 2019. Treasure Trove Artefact Reports for Highland Area 1994-2018. Treasure Trove. Digital. TT 33/04.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 7819 8220 (4m by 4m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH78SE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | TAIN |
Finds (25)
- ASSEMBLAGE (Medieval to 19th Century - 1058 AD to 1900 AD)
- BUCKLE (Medieval to 19th Century - 1058 AD to 1900 AD)
- ANNULAR BROOCH (Medieval to 19th Century - 1058 AD to 1900 AD)
- BROOCH (Medieval to 19th Century - 1058 AD to 1900 AD)
- CRUCIFIX (Medieval to 19th Century - 1058 AD to 1900 AD)
- STRAP FITTING (Medieval to 19th Century - 1058 AD to 1900 AD)
- STUD (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
- HARNESS FITTING (Medieval to 19th Century - 1058 AD to 1900 AD)
- HANDLE (18th Century to 19th Century - 1701 AD to 1900 AD)
- TOY (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
- UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
- CLOTH SEAL (Medieval to 19th Century - 1058 AD to 1900 AD)
- LID (Medieval to 19th Century - 1058 AD to 1900 AD)
- WEIGHT (Medieval to 19th Century - 1058 AD to 1900 AD)
- PURSE (Medieval to 19th Century - 1058 AD to 1900 AD)
- CANDLE SNUFFER (18th Century to 19th Century - 1701 AD to 1900 AD)
- JEWELLERY (19th Century - 1801 AD to 1900 AD)
- FINGER RING (18th Century to 19th Century - 1701 AD to 1900 AD)
- STRAP END (Early Medieval - 561 AD to 1057 AD)
- PIN (Early Medieval - 561 AD to 1057 AD)
- SPUR (Undated)
- STRAINER (Undated)
- JEWS HARP (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
- MEDALLION (Medieval to 19th Century - 1058 AD to 1900 AD)
- TOKEN (Medieval to 19th Century - 1058 AD to 1900 AD)
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