EAB13258 - Excavation and metal detecting 2001 - DYKESIDE, BIRNIE
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Map
No mapped location recorded.
Technique(s)
Organisation
National Museum Scotland
Date
2001
Description
Examining a large area to the west of the 2000 coin hoard showed that it lay in an area of dense occupation, close to a substantial roundhouse. Owing to the complexity of the remains they were only partly disentangled. Completely unexpected was the discovery of a second Roman silver coin hoard, only 10 in away from the first. Excavation recovered an important representative range of everyday Iron Age tools and implements. Metal-detecting produced a range of finds, notably an intact and unusual Roman brooch, the third from the site. Finds from the Medieval settlement overlying the Iron Age one were also recovered, including a silver coin and lead spindle whorls. Director: Fraser Hunter Auspices: NMS Fund: NMS
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- MAB63307 DYKESIDE, BIRNIE (Cropmark)
Record last edited
Jul 6 2026 10:19AM
