MHG61475 - Spindle Whorl - Nairn
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
- FINDSPOT (Medieval - 1058 AD to 1559 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Several medieval and later finds were discovered during metal decting around Balblair. This included a unusual example of a medieval spindle whorl, which was flat and one sided and likely made using one part of a two part mould. It was submitted to Treasure Trove (TT 109/14) and allocated to Nairn Museum. See attached TT report for details. <1> <2>
This spindle whorl is on display in Nairn Museum. <3>
Four figure grid reference given is marginal. A full GR for the spindle whorl is held by Treasure Trove. GW 24/07/20
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SHG28208 Dataset/Database File: Treasure Trove. 2019. Highland Finds from Treasure Trove Annual Reports 2004-18. Treasure Trove. Digital. TT 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.
- <3> SHG28503 Text/Record Form/Project Recording Form: Archaeology for Communities in the Highlands (ARCH). 2019. Finds Collection at Nairn Museum.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 8700 5500 (20m by 20m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH85NE |
| Civil Parish | NAIRN |
| Geographical Area | NAIRN |
Finds (1)
- SPINDLE WHORL (Medieval - 1058 AD to 1559 AD)
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