Find Spot record MHG3026 - Connage
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 7700 5299 (4m by 4m) (Buffered by site type) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH75SE |
| Old County | INVERNESS-SHIRE |
| Civil Parish | PETTY |
| Geographical Area | INVERNESS |
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Full Description
An oval, bronze, penannular ring or armlet terminating in slightly thickened extremities its greatest diameter measuring 2 1/2" was found in a peat moss at Connage. It was donated to the NMAS in 1862, by Lady Dick Lauder. (Acc. No DO 16)
Proc Soc Antiq Scot 1863; NMAS 1892.
The peat moss at Connage has been almost completely reclaimed and is now arable or grass land. No further information could be obtained locally about the find spot or circumstances of the find of this bronze armlet. Visited by OS (R D) 18 August 1964; Information from W Rose, Wester Delnies, Nairn.
Sources/Archives (2)
- --- SHG2591 Text/Publication/Volume: NMAS. 1892. Catalogue of the National Museum of Antiquities of Scotland. 151.
- --- SHG553 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. 377.
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Record last edited
Jan 28 2008 12:00AM
