MHG60691 - Annular Brooch and Buckle - North Kessock
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 describes a medieval copper alloy annular brooch discovered during metal detecting and submitted to TT in 2015 (TT 186/15). Small with square section and rounded corners. Incised grooves at each quarter. Pin missing. 30.4mm x 3mm. Allocated to Inverness Museum and Art Gallery. <1>
A medieval copper alloy annular buckle is also recorded in the Treasure Trove database, found by metal detecting at Drumderfit. Complete with transverse ridge, it has been dated to 13th-15th centuries. It was submitted to Treasure Trove (TT 10/07) and allocated to Groam House Museum. See attached TT report. <1> <2>
Four figure grid reference given is marginal. A more detailed grid reference and precise placename is held by Treasure Trove. GW 03/07/20
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG28208 Dataset/Database File: Treasure Trove. 2019. Highland Finds from Treasure Trove Annual Reports 2004-18. Treasure Trove. Digital. TT 186/15, TT 10/07. XY
- <2> SHG28370 Text/Record Form: Treasure Trove. 2019. Treasure Trove Artefact Reports for Highland Area 1994-2018. Treasure Trove. Digital. TT 10/07.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 6500 5100 (20m by 20m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH65SE |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | KNOCKBAIN |
Finds (2)
- ANNULAR BROOCH (Medieval - 1058 AD to 1559 AD)
- BUCKLE (Medieval - 1058 AD to 1559 AD)
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