MHG60661 - Penannular Brooch - Auldearn
Summary
No summary available.
Type and Period (1)
- FINDSPOT (Pictish - 300 AD to 900 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Information from the Treasure Trove database (TT 116/13) describes a chance find of a copper alloy Pictish type pennanular brooch with animal head terminals. It was allocated to Nairn Museum. <1> <>
See attached TT Artefact Report for further details. <2>
This brooch is on display in Nairn Museum. <3>
Four figure grid reference given is marginal. A full GR and precise placename for the brooch is held by Treasure Trove. GW 23/07/20
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SHG28208 Dataset/Database File: Treasure Trove. 2019. Highland Finds from Treasure Trove Annual Reports 2004-18. Treasure Trove. Digital. TT 116/13. XY
- <2> SHG28370 Text/Record Form: Treasure Trove. 2019. Treasure Trove Artefact Reports for Highland Area 1994-2018. Treasure Trove. Digital. TT 116/13.
- <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 9200 5600 (20m by 20m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH95NW |
| Civil Parish | AULDEARN |
| Geographical Area | NAIRN |
Finds (1)
- PENANNULAR BROOCH (Pictish - 300 AD to 900 AD)
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