Find Spot record MHG2535 - Findspot, Geo of Bedsdale

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Geo of Bedsdale

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Grid reference Centred ND 2850 7420 (4m by 4m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet ND27SE
Old County CAITHNESS
Civil Parish CANISBAY
Geographical Area CAITHNESS

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A metal detectorist found a penannular brooch and pin on the cliff edge at Harrow. The brooch is a 9th century Baltic style, made of copper alloy; the pin is derived from a different, larger brooch. It has been claimed as Treasure Trove, but has not yet been allocated to a museum. Daybook no: DB 1992/5.
NMS 1992.

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  • --- Text/Publication/Article: NMS. 1992. 'Harrow (Canisbay parish): Norse period penannular brooch', Discovery and Excavation in Scotland 1992, p.40. Discovery and Excavation in Scotland. 40. 40.

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Record last edited

Jan 28 2008 12:00AM

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