Highland HER Monument MHG61525: Annular Brooch - Tarradale


Description

Site NameAnnular Brooch - Tarradale
Site Type(s)FINDSPOT (Medieval - 1058 AD to 1559 AD)
Find Type(s)ANNULAR BROOCH Medieval - 1058 AD to 1559 AD (FHG4255)
NGRNH 5500 4900
ParishKILLEARNAN
Record created17/02/2020 15:46:32
Last updated18/07/2020 16:41:50

Description and Sources

A medieval copper alloy annular brooch was submitted to Treasure Trove. It had a rectangular cross section and cast decoration of three sets of three grooves at each quarter, except at the pin recess. There were also traces of shallow engraved decoration. It was allocated to Inverness Museum. <1>

The brooch is listed under Acc. No. 2016.007 in the Inverness Museun catalogue. <2>

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


<1> Treasure Trove, 2019, Highland Finds from Treasure Trove Annual Reports 2004-18, TT 183/15 (Dataset/Database File). SHG28208.

<2> Inverness Museum & Art Gallery, Inverness Museum & Art Gallery Accession registers, 2016.007 (Collection/Catalogue). SHG25836.

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