MHG60687 - Bullet Mould - Tomatin
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
- FINDSPOT (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Information from the Treasure Trove database describes 6 pieces of a post-medieval copper alloy bullet gang mould discovered during metal detecting and submitted to TT in 2018 (TT 88/18). Moulds are slightly irregular in shape, and appear to have been carved out. Circular sprue. Calibre range 18.2mm; 17.3mm; 15.4mm; 15mm; 14.8mm; 10mm. The 4th mould is slightly offset. Possibly allocated to Inverness Museum but this need confirming <1>
Four figure grid reference given is marginal. A full GR and precise placename for the mould is held by Treasure Trove. GW 17/07/20
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 7800 3200 (20m by 20m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH73SE |
| Civil Parish | MOY AND DALAROSSIE |
| Geographical Area | INVERNESS |
Finds (1)
- BULLET MOULD (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
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