MHG60659 - Finger Ring - Arisaig
Summary
No summary available.
Type and Period (1)
- FINDSPOT (Medieval - 1058 AD to 1559 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Information from the Treasure Trove database (TT 132/13) describes a medieval silver finger ring, found metal detecting and submitted in 2013. It is described as: 'Fede ring w/clasped hands bezel, thick and broad hoop. Worn lombardic inscription likely to be Iheusus Nazeranus Rex Judorem. Surface very worn and smooth. It was allocated to Inverness Museum and Art Gallery. A large coin with rough edges and poor surface wear was also found but was disclaimed (TTNC 2015.178). <1>
See attached TT artefact report for further details about the finger ring. <2>
Four figure GR given is marginal. A full GR for the object is held by Treasure Trove. GW 09/07/20
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG28208 Dataset/Database File: Treasure Trove. 2019. Highland Finds from Treasure Trove Annual Reports 2004-18. Treasure Trove. Digital. TT 132/13. XY
- <2> SHG28370 Text/Record Form: Treasure Trove. 2019. Treasure Trove Artefact Reports for Highland Area 1994-2018. Treasure Trove. Digital. TT 132/13.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NM 6900 8500 (20m by 20m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NM68NE |
| Civil Parish | ARISAIG AND MOIDART |
| Geographical Area | LOCHABER |
Finds (1)
- FINGER RING (Medieval - 1058 AD to 1559 AD)
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