A fragmentary Iron Age copper-alloy button and loop fastener (L:47.5mm) of Wild class VI b, with a plain rectangular head and an elongated triangular loop, was found during metal detecting near Morayston. Later prehistoric settlements known in the vicinity are the likely use-context. Claimed as Treasure Trove (TT 210/15), allocated to Inverness Museum and Art Gallery <1>

Information from the Treasure Trove database describes a Cu alloy cast fastener with triangular loop connectng to broken body with signficant surface loss, and a small lead disc fragment, dating to the Roman Iron Age. <2>

The fastener is listed under Acc. No. 2017.013 in the Inverness Museum catalogue. <2>

Four figure grid reference given is marginal. A full GR for the fastener is held by Treasure Trove. GW 10/07/20

<1> Hunter, F, 2016, Petty, Morayston, Metal detector find, Discovery Excav Scot, New, vol. 17, pp. 113 (Text/Publication/Article). SHG28234.

<2> Treasure Trove, 2019, Highland Finds from Treasure Trove Annual Reports 2004-18, TT 210/15 (Dataset/Database File). SHG28208.

<3> Inverness Museum & Art Gallery, Inverness Museum & Art Gallery Accession registers, 2017.013 (Collection/Catalogue). SHG25836.