Monument record MHG48600 - Findspot of Roman dipper and possible associated features, Auldearn
Summary
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 92 56 (1000m by 1000m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH95NW |
| Civil Parish | AULDEARN |
| Geographical Area | NAIRN |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Fragmentary Roman sheet and cast bronze dipper found while metal detecting around Auldearn. Subsequent excavation in the area of the findspot by Fraser Hunter (NMS) uncovered features that may indicate a possible site, including the floor of a house. This potential site may be similar to Birnie, near Elgin, currently being excavated.
Declared Treasure Trove (TT 80/03) and allocated to Inverness Museum.
A Heald 2004. <1>
The work was very small scale, essentially an evening's trial pitting at and around the findspot. The trial pitting revealed that there are archaeological remains on the site, however there is no written report as yet. A local volunteer fieldwalked the area after ploughing with no significant finds. However it is believed there may have been a settlement here. <2>
Sources/Archives (3)
- --- SHG25449 Collection/Project Archive: Archaeology for Communities in the Highlands (ARCH). 08/2011. Digital site gazetteer and archive for ARCH Community Timeline Project: Auldearn. Yes. Site 14.
- <1> SHG24123 Dataset: RCAHMS. 02/2008. Annual update from Canmore. Digital. 273589.
- <2> SHG25682 Text/Correspondence: Hunter, F. 02/2012. Email correspondence between Kirsty Cameron, Highland Council Archaeologist, and Dr Fraser Hunter, National Museums Scotland. Digital.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Mar 29 2012 4:19PM
