Find Spot record MAB47786 - MAINS OF MELROSE
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Summary
Terminal fragment in shape of sheep/lamb head with cast and engraved decoration found during metal detecting.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 7431 6442 (40m by 39m) Location only - Point |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ76SW |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Gamrie |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Terminal fragment in shape of sheep/lamb head with cast and engraved decoration found during metal detecting. Possibly a piece of late hacksilver from late Roman silver. Suggested to be part of an arm-ring or bangle.
SHEPHERD, IAG, 1977, DES,3,4,9,19,20,23,24, 8 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1813.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- NMR Card Number: NJ76SW12;
- NRHE Numlink: 19293;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ76SW0235;
- Treasure Trove: 11828;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/19293 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SAB1813 Bibliographic reference: SHEPHERD, IAG. 1977. DES,3,4,9,19,20,23,24. Y. 8.
Finds (0)
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Record last edited
Aug 15 2023 12:43PM
