MHG60722 - Gold Ring - Freswick
Summary
No summary available.
Type and Period (1)
- FINDSPOT (Bronze Age - 2400 BC to 551 BC)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Information from the Treasure Trove database describes a Bronze Age pennanular copper alloy ring with gold sheeting mounded around it, discovered during metal detecting and submitted to TT in 2018 (TT 67/18). Visible lines along the inner bend of the ring, possibly from incision. 16.6grams, 27.01mm.It was allocated to Dunbeath Heritage Museum. See attached TT report for further details and photo. <1> <2> <3>
Four figure grid reference given is marginal. A full grid reference is held by Treasure Trove. GW 03/07/20
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SHG28208 Dataset/Database File: Treasure Trove. 2019. Highland Finds from Treasure Trove Annual Reports 2004-18. Treasure Trove. Digital. TT 67/18. XY
- <2> SHG28370 Text/Record Form: Treasure Trove. 2019. Treasure Trove Artefact Reports for Highland Area 1994-2018. Treasure Trove. Digital. TT 67/18.
- <3> SHG28482 Text/Record Form/Project Recording Form: Archaeology for Communities in the Highlands (ARCH). 2019. Dunbeath Heritage Centre Archives.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 3700 6700 (20m by 20m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND36NE |
| Civil Parish | CANISBAY |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
Finds (1)
- RING (Bronze Age - 2400 BC to 551 BC)
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