NMS Archaeology Object 676809: X.1996.293.153 - Bead
Description
Summary
Glass bead from excavations at Dunadd, Kilmichael Glassary, Argyll
Accession Number
X.1996.293.153
Other references
Classification number Excavation Number Temporary Number | X.GPA 153 SF 13 X.1997.453 |
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Original description
Assemblage from Dunadd. ORF: IDENTIFICATION - Other numbers: CO TT 65/95. Department Section: Early/Later Prehistory; National Audit Category: Archaeology. Object Name: Finds assemblage from excavations at Dunadd, Argyll in 1980-81. Description: Finds assemblage from excavations at Dunadd, Argyll in 1980-81. Details to follow. Note that a selection of items from these sites were allocated temporary X.1997 numbers for purposes of MOS. For archive catalogues etc see separate folder. FIELD COLLECTION - Place: Dunadd, Kilmichael Glassary, Argyll. Grid Reference: NR 8365 9356. Site Type: Fort. Circumstances of Discovery / Notes: NMRS no: NR89SW 1.00. Registered / Completed By: [name redacted]. Date: 1996. [name redacted] notes 3.4.2009: X.1996.293.153 = Glass bead. Annular bead of dark blue translucent glass with irregular yellow-green streaks. Perforation D. 5 mm. The bead is rather irregular with many small and several large bubbles. The irregular streaks on the surface are marvered trails of opaque yellow glass which has decayed in places. Height 4 mm. D. 10 mm. Site 1 (5) SF13.
Associated person/people (e.g. excavator/former collection)
None
Discovery / field collection
Date of discovery
1980
Method (e.g. excavation)
Excavated
Place (i.e. location of discovery)
Dunadd, Kilmichael Glassary, Argyll, Scotland, Northern Europe
Acquisition
Acquisition date
1996
Acquisition source (i.e. name of donor)
Queen's and Lord Treasurer's Remembrancer
Acquisition source role (e.g. donor)
Donor
Image
None
Identifiers and Links to Other Records
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Identifier / External Link | Linked Record | Status | Comment |
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Canmore Site Id: 39564 | DUNADD - KILMICHAEL GLASSARY - CUP MARKED ROCK (PREHISTORIC), FORT (EARLY MEDIEVAL), OGHAM INSCRIBED ROCK (EARLY MEDIEVAL), WELL (PERIOD UNKNOWN), CARVED STONE BALL (NEOLITHIC) | Definite | |
NMS Accession Number: X.1996.293.153 | No linked record | Identifier supplied by NMS |
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