MHG60717 - Mixed Metal Detector Finds - Wester Kerrowgair
Summary
No summary available.
Type and Period (1)
- FINDSPOT (Medieval to 19th Century - 1058 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Eight objects of medieval or later date, including:
Romanesque style zoomorphic strapend probably used for attaching to a leather strap for fastening a prayer book. Most of these animal-headed strapends have been found on church or abbey sites although there is no church of this date in the immediate vicinity of the findspot.
17th century Jew's Harp, a fragment of medieval annular brooch, and two 17th century buckles.
Claimed as Treasure Trove case TT 87/07 and allocated to Inverness Museum. Ex gratia award £110.
Information from TTU (SC), 17 February 2014
The finds are listed under the Acc. Nos. 2008.034.001-008. See attached TT report. <1> <2>
Sources/Archives (3)
- --- SHG23282 Interactive Resource/Online Database: Historic Environment Scotland. Canmore. 338966. XY
- <1> SHG28208 Dataset/Database File: Treasure Trove. 2019. Highland Finds from Treasure Trove Annual Reports 2004-18. Treasure Trove. Digital. TT 87/07.
- <2> SHG28370 Text/Record Form: Treasure Trove. 2019. Treasure Trove Artefact Reports for Highland Area 1994-2018. Treasure Trove. Digital. TT 87/07.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 7500 5200 (60m by 60m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH75SE |
| Civil Parish | PETTY |
| Geographical Area | INVERNESS |
Finds (6)
- STRAP END (Medieval - 1058 AD to 1559 AD)
- JEWS HARP (17th Century - 1601 AD to 1700 AD)
- ANNULAR BROOCH (Medieval to 19th Century - 1058 AD to 1900 AD)
- BUCKLE (16th Century to 17th Century - 1501 AD to 1700 AD)
- CASTING WASTE (Medieval to 19th Century - 1058 AD to 1900 AD)
- BUTTON (Undated)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/338966/wester-kerrowgair (Link to online HES Canmore record)
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