MHG60627 - Sword Pommel - Leiterchullin
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
- FINDSPOT (Norse - 800 AD to 1300 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
An Anglo-Scandinavian copper-alloy sword lobed pommel. Claimed as Treasure Trove (TT 045/18) and allocated to Inverness Museum and Art Gallery. <1>
Information from the Treasure Trove database describes a Viking sword pommel made of copper alloy(?). Perforated on the top of the central lobe, 5 lobes altogether. 47x32mm. <2>
Four figure grid reference given is marginal. A full GR for the pommel is held by Treasure Trove. GW 17/07/20
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG28256 Text/Publication/Article: Blackwell, A. 2018. Daviot and Dunlichity, Leiterchullin, Metal Detector Find, Discovery Excav Scot, New, vol. 19. Discovery and Excavation in Scotland. 111. Paper (Copy). pp. 111.
- <2> SHG28208 Dataset/Database File: Treasure Trove. 2019. Highland Finds from Treasure Trove Annual Reports 2004-18. Treasure Trove. Digital. TT 45/18. XY
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 6300 3100 (20m by 20m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH63SW |
| Civil Parish | DAVIOT AND DUNLICHITY |
| Geographical Area | INVERNESS |
Finds (1)
- SWORD (Norse - 800 AD to 1300 AD)
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