MHG60615 - Pin - Foynsfield, Nairn
Summary
No summary available.
Type and Period (1)
- FINDSPOT (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
An unusual, notably short pin (L 68mm) with the head split to form two out-turned coils was found during metal detecting and claimed as Treasure Trove (TT 18/17). It has been suggested it may be early medieval, but the out-turning of the coil is atypical and it is likely to be more recent. <1>
Information from the Treasure Trove database describes a Cu alloy sheet rolled into point, ends folded over to create two loops at head. Seam running from head to point. 68mm x 4.4mm (15.5mm head width). Possible pin. <2>
The pin is on display at Nairn Museum. <3>
Four figure grid reference given is marginal. A full GR for the pin is held by Treasure Trove. GW 23/07/20
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SHG28249 Text/Publication/Article: Hunter, F. 2017. Auldearn, Foynsfield, Metal Detector Find, Discovery Excav Scot, New, vol. 18. Discovery and Excavation in Scotland. 102. Paper (Copy). pp. 102. XY
- <2> SHG28208 Dataset/Database File: Treasure Trove. 2019. Highland Finds from Treasure Trove Annual Reports 2004-18. Treasure Trove. Digital. TT 18/17.
- <3> SHG28503 Text/Record Form/Project Recording Form: Archaeology for Communities in the Highlands (ARCH). 2019. Finds Collection at Nairn Museum.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 8900 5400 (20m by 20m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH85SE |
| Civil Parish | AULDEARN |
| Geographical Area | NAIRN |
Finds (1)
- PIN (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/358211/foynsfield (Link to online HES Canmore record)
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