MHG61474 - Communion Tokens - Nairn
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
- FINDSPOT (18th Century - 1701 AD to 1800 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Several medieval and later finds were discovered during metal detecting around Balblair. Two communion tokens of Nairn Parish, 1797 issue for minister John Morrison, were found close together. These were submitted to Treasure Trove (TT 109/14) and allocated to Nairn Museum. See attached TT report for details. <1> <2>
Four figure grid reference given is marginal. Full GRs for the individual communion tokens are held by Treasure Trove. GW 24/07/20
Sources/Archives (3)
- --- SHG28503 Text/Record Form/Project Recording Form: Archaeology for Communities in the Highlands (ARCH). 2019. Finds Collection at Nairn Museum.
- <1> SHG28208 Dataset/Database File: Treasure Trove. 2019. Highland Finds from Treasure Trove Annual Reports 2004-18. Treasure Trove. Digital. TT 109/14. XY
- <2> SHG28370 Text/Record Form: Treasure Trove. 2019. Treasure Trove Artefact Reports for Highland Area 1994-2018. Treasure Trove. Digital. TT 109/14.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 8700 5400 (20m by 20m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH85SE |
| Civil Parish | NAIRN |
| Geographical Area | NAIRN |
Finds (1)
- TOKEN (18th Century - 1701 AD to 1800 AD)
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