Find Spot record MHG1472 - Findspot, Thurso
Summary
Findspot of tortoise brooch.
Location
Grid reference | Centred ND 1099 6799 (4m by 4m) (Buffered by site type) |
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Map sheet | ND16NW |
Old County | CAITHNESS |
Civil Parish | THURSO |
Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A Viking-age tortoise brooch from Thurso is in RMS (treasure trove). Proc Soc Antiq Scot 1987.
Sources/Archives (2)
- --- SHG3004 Text/Publication/Article: 1875. 'Tortoise or Bowl-shaped Brooches.', Proc Soc Antiq Scot Vol. 10 1874, p.549-51. Proc Soc Antiq Scot. 549-51. 549-51.
- --- SHG603 Text/Publication/Article: PSAS. 1987. 'Donations to and purchases for the Museum and Library, 1 April 1984- 30 September 1985', Proc Soc Antiq Scot Vol. 115 1985, p.449-78. Proc Soc Antiq Scot. 449-78. 454; illust 4..
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jan 28 2008 12:00AM