MHG60630 - Swivel Fitting - Fasnakyle
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
- FINDSPOT (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
One part of a two-piece post-medieval copper alloy swivel fitting, probably from a leash or harness.
Claimed as Treasure Trove (TT 009/18) and allocated to Inverness Museum and Art Gallery. <1>
Information from the Treasure Trove database describes a swivel fitting, probably part of a hunting dog lead - allows lead to swivel. Made of copper alloy(?) - identification based on green discolouration. Outer diameter is 23mm, inner diameter 17mm. <2>
Four figure grid reference given is marginal. A full GR for the fitting is held by Treasure Trove. GW 17/07/20
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG28259 Text/Publication/Article: Blackwell, A. 2018. Kilmorack, Fasnakyle, Metal Detector Find, Discovery Excav Scot, New, vol. 19. Discovery and Excavation in Scotland. 118. Paper (Copy). pp. 118.
- <2> SHG28208 Dataset/Database File: Treasure Trove. 2019. Highland Finds from Treasure Trove Annual Reports 2004-18. Treasure Trove. Digital. TT 09/18. XY
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 3200 2900 (20m by 20m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH32NW |
| Civil Parish | KILMORACK |
| Geographical Area | INVERNESS |
Finds (1)
- STRAP FITTING (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
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