Find Spot record MAB48076 - BRAES OF GIGHT
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Summary
A bronze hoard was found in 1866 by workmen while constructing a private road from Haddo House to Braes of Gight.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 8200 3801 (40m by 40m) Location only - Point |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ83NW |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Methlick |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A bronze hoard was found in 1866 by workmen while constructing a private road from Haddo House to Braes of Gight. It was found beneath some large stones at foot of a precipice, and comprised 11 pieces as follows. (1) a penannular armlet, oval-sectioned, terminals expanding outwards, of maximum diameter 80mm (DQ 278). (2) armlet similar to (1) maximum diameter 73mm (DQ 279). (3) armlet like (1) but terminals only slightly expanded outwards, three grooves produce a ribbed effect near terminals maximum diameter 60mm (DQ 280). (4) armlet like (3) (DQ 281). (5) armlet like (1) maximum diameter 70mm (DQ 282). (6) armlet like (1) maximum diameter 70mm (DQ 283). (7) annular rings, three in number joined by a thin band of bronze, diameter of rings 51mm, only one band remains (DQ 284). (8) razor, bifid type, length 89mm no perforation (DQ 285). (9) necklet, penannular, maximum diameter 171mm, rings in holders at swollen terminals, 18 holders lie around the circular rod each with one ring of 22mm diameter (DQ 275). (10) necklet, penannular, maximum diameter 180mm, rings in holders at terminals (DQ 276). (11) necklet like (10) maximum diameter 158mm (DQ 277). The hoard is one of the most striking to have been found in Scotland, and the three penannular neck-rings are rare examples from this country.
DONATIONS & PURCHASES, 1892, PSAS 26(1891-2), 133 (Bibliographic reference). SAB391.
BRONZE HOARD
DONATIONS & PURCHASES, 1925, PSAS 59(1924-5), 155-7 (Bibliographic reference). SAB426.
BRONZE HOARD
COLES, J. M., 1960, SCOTTISH LATE BRONZE METALWORK; PSAS 101 p.16-134, 94-6 (Bibliographic reference). SAB234.
BRONZE HOARD
RALSTON, I, 1992, THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF THE SANDS OF FORVIE AND THE YTHAN VALLEY (Bibliographic reference). SAB3054.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- NMR Card Number: NJ83NW9;
- NRHE Numlink: 19805;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ83NW0007;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/19805 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (4)
- --- SAB234 Bibliographic reference: COLES, J. M.. 1960. SCOTTISH LATE BRONZE METALWORK; PSAS 101 p.16-134. Y. N. 94-6.
- --- SAB3054 Bibliographic reference: RALSTON, I. 1992. THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF THE SANDS OF FORVIE AND THE YTHAN VALLEY.
- --- SAB391 Bibliographic reference: DONATIONS & PURCHASES. 1892. PSAS 26(1891-2). 133.
- --- SAB426 Bibliographic reference: DONATIONS & PURCHASES. 1925. PSAS 59(1924-5). 155-7.
Finds (5)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jan 5 2022 3:14PM
