Find Spot record MHG519 - Findspot, Beinn A Bheithur

Summary

Findspot of silver brooch.

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Grid reference Centred NN 0399 5499 (4m by 4m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet NN05SW
Old County ARGYLL
Civil Parish LISMORE AND APPIN
Geographical Area LOCHABER

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A rare variety of old Highland silver brooch was found by a shepherd of Ballachulish farm (Ballachulish House: NN 048 592), in 1881, within a few yards of the summit of Benvere. (Could this is Beinn a Bheithir - NN 04 55 ?). It was acquired by the NMAS in 1882. (Acc No NG71).
Proc Soc Antiq Scot 1882.

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  • --- Text/Publication/Article: PSAS. 1882. 'Donations to and purchases for the Museum and Library, and exhibits', Proc Soc Antiq Scot Vol. 16 1881-2, p.9-15, 37-40, 58-61, 144-56,176-80,236-41,401-18. Proc Soc Antiq Scot. 9-15, 37-40, 58-61, 144-5. 12-13; illust..

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Jan 28 2008 12:00AM

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