MHG60689 - Annular Brooch - Auldearn
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
- FINDSPOT (Medieval - 1058 AD to 1559 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A medieval copper alloy annular brooch was discovered during metal detecting and submitted to Treasure Trove (TT 179/14). It was small with a broken pin and its circular form was mishaped. It had engraved line decoration. Allocated to Nairn Museum. <1>
See attached TT artefact Report. <2>
Four figure grid reference given is marginal. A full GR and more detailed placename for the brooch is held by Treasure Trove. GW 23/07/20
Sources/Archives (3)
- --- SHG28503 Text/Record Form/Project Recording Form: Archaeology for Communities in the Highlands (ARCH). 2019. Finds Collection at Nairn Museum.
- <1> SHG28208 Dataset/Database File: Treasure Trove. 2019. Highland Finds from Treasure Trove Annual Reports 2004-18. Treasure Trove. Digital. TT 179/14. XY
- <2> SHG28370 Text/Record Form: Treasure Trove. 2019. Treasure Trove Artefact Reports for Highland Area 1994-2018. Treasure Trove. Digital. TT 179/14.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 9200 5500 (20m by 20m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH95NW |
| Civil Parish | AULDEARN |
| Geographical Area | NAIRN |
Finds (1)
- ANNULAR BROOCH (Medieval - 1058 AD to 1559 AD)
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