MHG61596 - Spur - Cawdor
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
- FINDSPOT (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A fragment of a copper alloy spur was submitted to Treasure Trove. It was a rowelled spur arm, sub-triangular in plan and bowed in profile. Its surface was heavily abraded. There was a visible linear pattern in some areas which comprised diagonal lines forming cevrons pointing towards the would be centre of the spur. It was disclaimed (TTNC 2018/084). <1>
A possible silver finger ring of unknown date was also submitted to Treasure Trove from close by. It was also disclaimed (TTNC 2018/064). <1>
A small unidentified object with a possibly zoomorphic head was discovered metal detecting at Cawdor and was submitted to Treasure Trove (TTDB 2018/145). It is awaiting allocation. <1>
Four figure grid refererence given is marginal. Ten figure GRs for the spur and ring are held by Treasure Trove. GW 02/03/20
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 8400 5000 (60m by 60m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH85SW |
| Civil Parish | CAWDOR |
| Civil Parish | CROY AND DALCROSS |
| Geographical Area | NAIRN |
Finds (2)
- SPUR (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
- FINGER RING (Undated)
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