Highland HER Monument MHG60694: Spindle Whorl and Coin Weight - Easter Dalziel Farm
Description
Site Name | Spindle Whorl and Coin Weight - Easter Dalziel Farm |
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Site Type(s) | FINDSPOT (Medieval - 1058 AD to 1559 AD) |
Find Type(s) | SPINDLE WHORL Medieval - 1058 AD to 1559 AD (FHG3514) COIN WEIGHT Medieval to 19th Century - 1058 AD? to 1900 AD? (FHG4324) |
NGR | NH 7500 5100 |
Parish | PETTY |
Record created | 01/07/2019 14:02:52 |
Last updated | 03/07/2020 10:47:14 |
Description and Sources
Information from the Treasure Trove database describes a medieval spindle whorl discovered during metal detecting. It was large, bi-concial with dot and triange motifs on one side and line motifs on other side. It was disclaimed (TTNC 2013/261). <1>
The whorl was acquired by Inverness Museum. A conservation report in the museum's archives describes it as made of a lead alloy and 30mm in diameter with a central hole of 10mm. There is minor surface scratching and fint pittine and wear. It is listed under Acc. No. 2003.026. <2>
Also submitted to Treasure Trove from Easter Dalziel was a coin weight. This was disclaimed (TTNC 2001/61) and donated to Inverness Museum. It is listed under Acc. No. 2004.058. <1>
Four figure grid reference given is marginal. A full grid reference for the spindle whorl is held by Treasure Trove. GW 03/07/20
See also MHG36681 for a gilded mount also found at Easter Dalziel and published in DES.
<1> Treasure Trove, 2019, Highland Finds from Treasure Trove Annual Reports 2004-18 (Dataset/Database File). SHG28208.
<2> Inverness Museum, 2019, Inverness Museum and Art Gallery Archive Files, 2003.026 (Collection). SHG28371.
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