MHG14573 - Trumpet Brooch - Achinchanter
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
- FINDSPOT (CULTURE 79; CULTURE 215; , Roman - 79 AD to 215 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
NH 789 904 trumpet brooch found with metal detector in ploughsoil. Length: 45mm. Characteristic Romano-british trumpet brooch of earlier 2nd Century date. This example is a small and cheaper cast piece with cast chain loop (missing) and hinged pin. The mid-bow moulding is of crude acanthus type, with moulding only on front face. The foot knob and base of catch plate are missing. Decorated with Celtic swirling blue enamelled mouldings. <1>
The brooch was submitted to Treasure Trove (TT 36/95) and allocated to Inverness Museum. It is listed under Acc. No. 1996.006. <2> <3>
There is a short report on the brooch in Inverness Museum archive files. <4>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SHG94 Text/Publication/Article: Hanley and Gallon, R G and M. 1995. 'Achinchanter (Dornoch parish), Romano-British trumpet brooch', Discovery and Excavation in Scotland 1995, p.47. Discovery and Excavation in Scotland. 47. pp. 47.
- <2> SHG28208 Dataset/Database File: Treasure Trove. 2019. Highland Finds from Treasure Trove Annual Reports 2004-18. Treasure Trove. Digital. TT 36/95.
- <3> SHG25836 Collection/Catalogue: Inverness Museum & Art Gallery. Inverness Museum & Art Gallery Accession registers. 1996.006.
- <4> SHG28371 Collection: Inverness Museum. 2019. Inverness Museum and Art Gallery Archive Files. 1996.006.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 7980 9040 (4m by 4m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH79SE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | DORNOCH |
Finds (1)
- TRUMPET BROOCH (Roman - 79 AD to 409 AD)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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