MHG3631 - Spindle Whorl - Dores
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
- FINDSPOT (Undated)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A small whorl of gray sandstone, with ornamentation of triangles filled with lines parallel to one side, from Dores, Inverness, has been given to the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland by the Rev. John E. Fraser, of Dores, 1890
PSAS 1890.
Listed in the NMS catalogue is a spindle whorl of claystone, 1 1/16" dia., with combinations of incised lines on edge, found at Dores. It was acquired in 1889 from Rev John E. Fraser. It could be the same whorl as described above. Acc. No. BE 236. <1>
Sources/Archives (2)
- --- SHG614 Text/Publication/Article: PSAS. 1890. 'Donations to and purchases for the Museum and Library, with exhibits', Proc Soc Antiq Scot Vol. 24 1889-1890, p.6-18,141-6,274-81,378-82,410-15,443-50. Proc Soc Antiq Scot. 6-18,141-6,274-81,378-82,. 277-8.
- <1> SHG28278 Dataset/Database File: National Museums Scotland. 2019. Highland Finds from the NMS Catalogue. National Museums Scotland. Digital. BE 236.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 6000 3400 (4m by 4m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH63SW |
| Civil Parish | DORES |
| Geographical Area | INVERNESS |
Finds (1)
- SPINDLE WHORL (Undated)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/13273 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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