Find Spot record MAB46057 - BINN HILL
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Summary
Part of a brooch was found by a metal detectorist on Binn Hill near Garmouth in 2001.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 3020 6500 (40m by 40m) Location only - Point |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ36NW |
| Authority | Moray |
| Civil Parish | Urquhart |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Part of a brooch was found by a metal detectorist on Binn Hill near Garmouth in 2001. It is a unique example with a flattened lentoid enamelled bow and zoomorphic foot joined to the bow. Claimed as Treasure Trove (TT83/01) allocated to National Museum of Scotland but on long term loan to Elgin Museum.
HUNTER, F, 2007, NEW LIGHT ON IRON AGE MASSIVE ARMLETS. IN PSAS 136 (2006), 135-160 (Bibliographic reference). SAB5981.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: MOR;
- NMR Card Number: NJ36NW47;
- NRHE Numlink: 242299;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ36NW0012;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/242299 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SAB5981 Bibliographic reference: HUNTER, F. 2007. NEW LIGHT ON IRON AGE MASSIVE ARMLETS. IN PSAS 136 (2006), 135-160.
Finds (3)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Apr 11 2025 12:49PM
