Canmore Site 37814: ORONSAY, CARN A' BHARRAICH - COLONSAY AND ORONSAY - FINDSPOT, PIN (BRONZE)
Description
| Site Name | ORONSAY, CARN A' BHARRAICH |
|---|---|
| Other Name(s) | CARN NAN BHARRAICH |
| Site Number | NR38NE 24 |
| Broad Class | MONUMENT (BY FORM), UNASSIGNED (OBJECT) |
| Site Type(s) | FINDSPOT, PIN (BRONZE) |
| NGR | NR 360 883 |
| NGR accuracy | NGR given to the nearest 100m |
| Local Authority | ARGYLL AND BUTE |
| Parish | COLONSAY AND ORONSAY |
| Record created | 1989-06-07 |
| Last updated | 2004-04-13 |
Archaeology Notes
NR38NE 24 360 883
RMS FC 237. Disc-headed pin with fillets below the head, probably dating from the Viking period. This example was found 'near Viking tumulus' (presumably NR38NE 4) and is of plain form.
L Laing 1973
Excavations in 1913 uncovered the upper part of another female skeleton with its head to the SSE and accompanied by two oval brooches, a ringed pin, a bone needle-case and a pair of iron shears. (Curle 1914) A bone needle-head and a disc-headed bronze pin were found nearby in 1922 and 1924.(National Museum of Scotland, IL 351, FC237).
RCAHMS 1984, visited June 1981.
Identifiers and Links to Other Records
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| Identifier / External Link | Linked Record | Status | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canmore Site Number (legacy): NR38NE 24 | No linked record | ||
| NMS Primary Reference: 132836 | X.FC 237 - Pin | Definite | |
| NMS Primary Reference: 167682 | X.IL 351 - Object / bone / fragment | Definite |
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