Find Spot record MHG1725 - Findspot, Canisbay

Summary

Findspot of ring brooch.

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Grid reference Centred ND 3479 7210 (4m by 4m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet ND37SW
Old County CAITHNESS
Civil Parish CANISBAY
Geographical Area CAITHNESS

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A Celtic, flat, bronze ring-brooch, 4ins in diameter, engraved with circles and foliage and having an iron pin, was found at Canisbay (ND 348 721) and was donated to the NMAS by A H Rhind of Sibster in 1860. Proc Soc Antiq Scot 1863.

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  • --- Text/Publication/Article: PSAS. 1863. 'Donations to and purchases for the Museum and Library with exhibits', Proc Soc Antiq Scot Vol. 4 1860-2, p.52-5,71-6,165-9,185-8,228-31,291-300,376-82,. Proc Soc Antiq Scot. 52-5,71-6,165-9,185-8,228. 53.

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Record last edited

Jan 28 2008 12:00AM

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