MHG61265 - MD assemblage - Dornoch
Summary
No summary available.
Type and Period (1)
- FINDSPOT (Medieval to 19th Century - 1058 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Metal detecting in the vicinity of Dornoch has recovered an assemblage of 7 MD finds: Twised annular brooch fragment; square headed decorated pin w/collar; arrow shaped belt mount (17th c); brooch pin; decorated shoe buckle; lead pencil; cu alloy rim These were claimed as Treasure Trove (TT 108/16) and allocated to Historylinks Museum, Dornoch. <1>
The Treasure Trove Artefact report has re-identified some of this assemblage to include a frustum headed pin of 12th-14th century date, a sword belt or baldric buckle of 16th-17th century date (engraved with same design as highland brooches) and fragment of 15th-17th century highland brooches. <2>
Historylinks museum Acc. No. 2017_020. <3>
This claimed assemblage is pictured on the Dornoch Historylinks Image Library, No. 13422. See link below. <4>
Grid reference provided is marginal, precise location of finds is unknown. GW 15/11/19
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SHG28208 Dataset/Database File: Treasure Trove. 2019. Highland Finds from Treasure Trove Annual Reports 2004-18. Treasure Trove. Digital. TT 108/16.
- <2> SHG28370 Text/Record Form: Treasure Trove. 2019. Treasure Trove Artefact Reports for Highland Area 1994-2018. Treasure Trove. Digital. TT 108/16. XY
- <3> SHG28376 Text/Record Form/Project Recording Form: Archaeology for Communities in the Highlands (ARCH). 2019. Finds Collection at Historylinks Museum. No. 13422.
- <4> SHG25535 Interactive Resource/Online Database: Dornoch Historylinks. Dornoch Historylinks Image Library. 2017_020.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 7900 8900 (20m by 20m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH78NE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | DORNOCH |
Finds (3)
- PIN (Medieval - 1058 AD to 1559 AD)
- BUCKLE (16th Century to 17th Century - 1501 AD to 1700 AD)
- BROOCH (Medieval to 19th Century - 1058 AD to 1900 AD)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (1)
- http://www.historylinksarchive.org.uk/picture/number13422.asp (Link to online Dornoch Historylinks Image Library)
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