Find Spot record MAB46051 - ORBLISTON FARM
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Summary
Gold ornaments were reportedly found in this area in the 19th Century.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 3019 5859 (40m by 40m) Centred at - Point |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ35NW |
| Authority | Moray |
| Civil Parish | Speymouth |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Gold ornaments were reportedly found in this area in the 19th Century. A lunula was found 1868 in material thought to have come from the cist knoll (NJ35NW0003). Found rolled up as a scroll, ornamented with incised lines. Two ear ornaments had been found 1863 from within the cist, with punched borders. One was lost, possibly melted down. Donated to National Museum of Antiquities of Scotland.
P 2743, P 2743 (Ground Photograph). SAB30669.
PATON, N, 1870, PSAS 8(1868-70) 28-33, 28-33,ILL (Bibliographic reference). SAB1404.
GOLD EAR ORNAMENTS
Author unknown, 1892, CAT OF NMAS., 210 (Bibliographic reference). SAB265.
GOLD ORNAMENTS
WALKER, IC, 1966, PSAS 98(1964-6) 76-125, 93-4 (Bibliographic reference). SAB2000.
GOLD ORNAMENTS
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: MOR;
- NMR Card Number: NJ35NW3;
- NRHE Numlink: 16905;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ35NW0031;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/16905 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (4)
- --- SAB1404 Bibliographic reference: PATON, N. 1870. PSAS 8(1868-70) 28-33. 28-33,ILL.
- --- SAB2000 Bibliographic reference: WALKER, IC. 1966. PSAS 98(1964-6) 76-125. 93-4.
- --- SAB265 Bibliographic reference: Author unknown. 1892. CAT OF NMAS.. 210.
- --- SAB30669 Ground Photograph: P 2743. Black & White. P 2743.
Finds (4)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Aug 13 2020 5:25PM
