MHG62043 - Gold Ring - Nairn
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
- FINDSPOT (Bronze Age - 2400 BC to 551 BC)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A penannular gold ring discovered metal detecting was claimed by Treasure Trove (TT 03/19) and allocated to Nairn Museum. It is an incomplete penannular ring, slightly oval in plan, comprising a gold
sheet around a copper/copper alloy core with part of one terminal surviving. See attached TT report for futher information and photos. <1> <2>
Four figure grid reference give in marginal only. A full GR for the gold ring is held by Treasure Trove. GW 04/09/20
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG28208 Dataset/Database File: Treasure Trove. 2019. Highland Finds from Treasure Trove Annual Reports 2004-18. Treasure Trove. Digital. TT 03/19.
- <2> SHG28370 Text/Record Form: Treasure Trove. 2019. Treasure Trove Artefact Reports for Highland Area 1994-2018. Treasure Trove. Digital. TT 03/19. XY
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 8800 5500 (20m by 20m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH85NE |
| Civil Parish | NAIRN |
| Geographical Area | NAIRN |
Finds (1)
- PENANNULAR RING (Bronze Age - 2400 BC to 551 BC)
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