MHG60731 - Sword Pommel - Teangue, Skye
Summary
No summary available.
Type and Period (1)
- FINDSPOT (Norse - 800 AD to 1300 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Information from the Treasure Trove database describes a Early Medieval copper alloy five lobed sword pommel discovered during metal detecting and submitted to TT in 2012 (TT 212/12). It was allocated to the Museum of the Isles. See attached TT report. <1> <2>
See attached photo. <3>
Four figure grid reference given is marginal. A full GR for the pommel is held by Treasure Trove. GW 23/07/20
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SHG28208 Dataset/Database File: Treasure Trove. 2019. Highland Finds from Treasure Trove Annual Reports 2004-18. Treasure Trove. Digital. TT 212/12. XY
- <2> SHG28370 Text/Record Form: Treasure Trove. 2019. Treasure Trove Artefact Reports for Highland Area 1994-2018. Treasure Trove. Digital. TT 212/12.
- <3> SHG28474 Text/Record Form/Project Recording Form: Archaeology for Communities in the Highlands (ARCH). 2019. Finds Collection at the Museum of the Isles.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 6700 1000 (20m by 20m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG61SE |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Civil Parish | SLEAT |
Finds (1)
- SWORD (Norse - 800 AD to 1300 AD)
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