MHG60635 - Metal Detector Finds - Rosemarkie
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
- FINDSPOT (Medieval to 19th Century - 1058 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A small medieval and post-medieval assemblage of three copper-alloy objects: a medieval harness-mount, hanger, with three arms for suspending (now missing) mounts and decorated with a sexfoil motif in blue enamel; a cast copper alloy open work heart-shaped brooch topped with a stylised crown; a post-medieval double looped buckle with pin in situ.
Claimed as Treasure Trove (TT 141/17) and allocated to National Museums of Scotland. <1>
Information from the Treasure Trove database describes a MD assemblage with 3 objects: 1 heart brooch complete with small pin, 32x21mm. 1 double looped buckle with pin, incised lines in the middle of outer edge of each loop, 52mmx38mm. 1 horse harness fitting dectorated with blue enamel, fittings for 3 pendants, perforated top & mid 45x43mm. They were found in a diagonal line that crosses Rosemarkie road from NE water treatment works to SW Eden Lodge. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- --- SHG28261 Text/Publication/Article: Blackwell, A. 2018. Rosemarkie, Metal Detector Find, Discovery Excav Scot, New, vol. 19. Discovery and Excavation in Scotland. 124. Paper (Copy). pp. 124. XY
- <2> SHG28208 Dataset/Database File: Treasure Trove. 2019. Highland Finds from Treasure Trove Annual Reports 2004-18. Treasure Trove. Digital.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 7300 5700 (60m by 60m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH75NW |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | ROSEMARKIE |
Finds (3)
- HARNESS FITTING (Medieval - 1058 AD to 1559 AD)
- BROOCH (Medieval to 19th Century - 1058 AD to 1900 AD)
- BUCKLE (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
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