MHG61166 - Pin - Rattar Burn
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
- FINDSPOT (Bronze Age - 2400 BC to 551 BC)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
The NMS catalogue lists a LateBronze Age copper alloy nail head pin, supposedly found on the east bank near the mouth of the Rattar Burn. Listed under Acc. No. 1996.275 but later re-accessioned DO 57. <1>
The pin was submitted to Treasure Trove (TT 24/96) and allocated to the NMS. In NMS paperwork, the findspot is described as from the east bank of Rattat Burn, close to its mouth. The GR is given as approximately ND 252 738. It was found in an area possibly disturbed by the removal of sand overburden exposing a surface of stones and shells (Midden?) in 1995. <2> <3>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SHG28278 Dataset/Database File: National Museums Scotland. 2019. Highland Finds from the NMS Catalogue. National Museums Scotland. Digital. 1996.275.
- <2> SHG28208 Dataset/Database File: Treasure Trove. 2019. Highland Finds from Treasure Trove Annual Reports 2004-18. Treasure Trove. Digital. TT 24/96.
- <3> SHG28370 Text/Record Form: Treasure Trove. 2019. Treasure Trove Artefact Reports for Highland Area 1994-2018. Treasure Trove. Digital. TT 24/96. XY
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 2520 7380 (60m by 60m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND27SE |
| Civil Parish | DUNNET |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
Finds (1)
- PIN (Bronze Age - 2400 BC to 551 BC)
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