Find Spot record MAB46014 - PITTYVAICH HOUSE
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Summary
Coins were reportedly found in this vicinity.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 3200 3800 (40m by 40m) Location only - Point |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ33NW |
| Authority | Moray |
| Civil Parish | Mortlach |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Coins were reportedly found in this vicinity. One of Marcus Aurelius and the other of 3rd century date, struck at Alexandria. Found in 1894, donated to the National Museum of Antiquities of Scotland. Possibly brought to Pittyvaich House with gravel from Pittyvaich sandpit.
CRAMOND, W, 1894, PSAS 29(1893-4) 60-62, 60-2 (Bibliographic reference). SAB292.
ROMAN FIRST BRASS
MACDONALD, G, 1918, PSAS 52(1917-18) 203-75, 248 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1137.
ROMAN FIRST BRASS
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: MOR;
- NMR Card Number: NJ33NW13;
- NRHE Numlink: 16803;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ33NW0007;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/16803 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Aug 13 2020 5:00PM
