Find Spot record MHG1472 - Findspot, Thurso

Summary

Findspot of tortoise brooch.

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Grid reference Centred ND 1099 6799 (4m by 4m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet ND16NW
Old County CAITHNESS
Civil Parish THURSO
Geographical Area CAITHNESS

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A Viking-age tortoise brooch from Thurso is in RMS (treasure trove). Proc Soc Antiq Scot 1987.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • --- 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.
  • --- 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..

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Record last edited

Jan 28 2008 12:00AM

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