MHG60602 - Finger Ring and Spindle Whorl - Muir of Ord
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
- FINDSPOT (Undated)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
An Iron Age massive-style finger ring was found during metal detecting W of Muir of Ord. It is very worn, and the bezel is plain with faint trumpet mouldings at the junction with the hoop. Claimed as Treasure Trove (TT 14/16), allocated to Dingwall Museum. See DES for scale drawing. <1>
Information from the Treasure Trove database describes a substantial finger ring with round bezel, 24mm and zoomorphic shoulders. Indentations within bezel suggesting decoration. Hoop D shaped section, brazed onto bezel base 26.8mm x 25.7mm. Heavy, leaded bronze 14.8g. Slight damage distortion to shoulder. See attached TT report for photo. <2> <3>
The finger ring is listed under Acc. No DINMT 7852 in the Dingwall Museum catalogue. <4>
A small bi-conical lead spindle whorl with line and dot decoration was discovered metal detecting. It had a small inner seam and opposing hole from part of the casting process. It was submitted to Treasure Trove and disclaimed (TTNC 2015/009). <2>
Grid reference given is marginal. A ten figure reference for the spindle whorl and specific placename for the finger ring is held by Treasure Trove. GW 03/03/20
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SHG28235 Text/Publication/Article: Hunter, F. 2016. Urray, Muir of Ord, Metal detector find, Discovery Excav Scot, New, vol. 17. Discovery and Excavation in Scotland. 117. Online. pp. 117.
- <2> SHG28208 Dataset/Database File: Treasure Trove. 2019. Highland Finds from Treasure Trove Annual Reports 2004-18. Treasure Trove. Digital. XY
- <3> SHG28370 Text/Record Form: Treasure Trove. 2019. Treasure Trove Artefact Reports for Highland Area 1994-2018. Treasure Trove. Digital. TT 14/16.
- <4> SHG28499 Collection/Finds Collection: Archaeology for Communities in the Highlands (ARCH). 2019. Finds Collection at Dingwall Museum. DINMT 7852.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 5100 5000 (60m by 60m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH55SW |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | URRAY |
Finds (2)
- FINGER RING (Iron Age - 550 BC to 560 AD)
- SPINDLE WHORL (Medieval - 1058 AD to 1559 AD)
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