MHG61785 - Steatite Pendant - Culdoich

Summary

A steatite pendant was discovered fieldwalking.

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FINDSPOT (Early Medieval - 561 AD? to 1057 AD?)

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A small, flat, perforated pendant of steatite was found during fieldwalking near Culdoich. It was found in complete isolation. It had been worked into shape, and the perforation had been drilled from one side only. This side, the front, had incised line decoration of no particular form and the rear side had incised radial lines. Both faces had been deliberately pecked, and the perforation showed signs of wear from attachment. It was possibly Early Medieval in date although it could be later. <1>

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<1> SHG23271 Text/Publication/Monograph: Bradley, R. et al. 2000. The Good Stones: a new investigation of the Clava Cairns. Society of Antiquaries of Scotland Monograph Series. 17. Paper (Original) & Digital. Pp. 198, illus 162. XY

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Grid reference	Centred NH 7605 4381 (60m by 60m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	NH74SE
Civil Parish	CROY AND DALCROSS
Geographical Area	INVERNESS

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PENDANT (Early Medieval - 561 AD? to 1057 AD?)

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