MHG7061 - Roman Coins and Spears, Inshoch Moss
Summary
Alleged Roman finds.
Type and Period (1)
- FINDSPOT (CULTURE 79; CULTURE 215; , Roman - 79 AD to 215 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Several brass Roman coins, four Roman spearheads, and a round piece of thin metal, hollow on the underside, were found in Inshoch Moss
G Bain 1893
Since the objects do not survive, it is not possible to identify further. However, a late Bronze Age hoard with two axeheads, two spearheads and hollow ring was found in the 18th century in Inshoch Moss (see MHG7056) and it is possible Bain was confusing this find, which is also reported as being found at a similarly early period. <1>
Sources/Archives (3)
- --- SHG1938 Text/Publication/Volume: Bain, G. 1893. History of Nairnshire. 2nd ed.. 33.
- --- SHG2042 Text/Publication/Volume: Chalmers, G. 1887-94. Caledonia: or a historical and topographical account of North Britain. Vol.1, 179.
- <1> SHG28007 Text/Correspondence: Kruse, S.. 2018. Email regarding Roman finds at Inshoch Moss. Archaeology for Communities in the Highlands (ARCH). Yes.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 9400 5600 (4m by 4m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH95NW |
| Civil Parish | AULDEARN |
| Geographical Area | NAIRN |
Finds (2)
- COIN (Roman - 79 AD to 409 AD)
- SPEARHEAD (Early Bronze Age to Roman - 2400 BC? to 409 AD?)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/15541 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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