MHG61527 - Chape - Viewhill, Kincardine Hill
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
- FINDSPOT (16th Century - 1501 AD to 1600 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A post-medieval copper alloy chape was submitted to Treasure Trove (TT 27/95) and allocated to Inverness Museum. It is listed under Acc. No. 1996.007. <1> <2>
Inverness Museum archive files contain a short report, photo and record report on the chape. It was discovered by chance within the garden of Viewhill, Kincardine Hill, Ardgay. It was made of a copper alloy sheet and a wooden core, measuring 176mm by 48mm. It had embossed decoration of repeated zones of floral and geometric designs. It was of probable 16th century date. <3>
Grid reference is indicative of View Hill Croft only and does not represent the exact findspot. GW 18/02/20
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SHG28208 Dataset/Database File: Treasure Trove. 2019. Highland Finds from Treasure Trove Annual Reports 2004-18. Treasure Trove. Digital. TT 27/95.
- <2> SHG25836 Collection/Catalogue: Inverness Museum & Art Gallery. Inverness Museum & Art Gallery Accession registers. 1996.007.
- <3> SHG28371 Collection: Inverness Museum. 2019. Inverness Museum and Art Gallery Archive Files. 1996.007. XY
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 6038 8896 (60m by 60m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH68NW |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | KINCARDINE |
Finds (1)
- SCABBARD? (16th Century - 1501 AD to 1600 AD)
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