An Iron Age massive-style finger ring was found during metal detecting W of Muir of Ord. It is very worn, and the bezel is plain with faint trumpet mouldings at the junction with the hoop. Claimed as Treasure Trove (TT 14/16), allocated to Dingwall Museum. See DES for scale drawing. <1>

Information from the Treasure Trove database describes a substantial finger ring with round bezel, 24mm and zoomorphic shoulders. Indentations within bezel suggesting decoration. Hoop D shaped section, brazed onto bezel base 26.8mm x 25.7mm. Heavy, leaded bronze 14.8g. Slight damage distortion to shoulder. See attached TT report for photo. <2> <3>

The finger ring is listed under Acc. No DINMT 7852 in the Dingwall Museum catalogue. <4>

A small bi-conical lead spindle whorl with line and dot decoration was discovered metal detecting. It had a small inner seam and opposing hole from part of the casting process. It was submitted to Treasure Trove and disclaimed (TTNC 2015/009). <2>

Grid reference given is marginal. A ten figure reference for the spindle whorl and specific placename for the finger ring is held by Treasure Trove. GW 03/03/20

<1> Hunter, F, 2016, Urray, Muir of Ord, Metal detector find, Discovery Excav Scot, New, vol. 17, pp. 117 (Text/Publication/Article). SHG28235.

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

<3> Treasure Trove, 2019, Treasure Trove Artefact Reports for Highland Area 1994-2018, TT 14/16 (Text/Record Form). SHG28370.

<4> Archaeology for Communities in the Highlands (ARCH), 2019, Finds Collection at Dingwall Museum, DINMT 7852 (Collection/Finds Collection). SHG28499.