Find Spot record MHG56045 - Jaw harp - Dingwall, Ross and Cromarty

Summary

The find spot of a jaw harp noted by ARCH's Heritage Along the Kyle Line project in 2011.

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Grid reference Centred NH 5399 5799 (28m by 28m)
Map sheet NH55NW
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Operational Area ROSS SKYE AND LOCHABER
Civil Parish DINGWALL

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This find spot was noted in ARCH's Heritage Along the Kyle Line project in 2011. It was a metal detector find from Dingwall (exact NGR not known or not disclosed), and allocated to Inverness Museum (INVMG 2007.018). It measured 41mm by 28mm. Other examples of 17th century jaw harps with the distinctive triangular bow have been found at Dornoch and Fortrose, and further afield at Aberlady and Dunbar. Information from Jeanette Pearson, Inverness Museum and Art Gallery. <1>

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  • <1> Dataset/Database File: Archaeology for Communities in the Highlands (ARCH). 2010-2012. Heritage Along the Kyle Line. Archaeology for Communities in the Highlands (ARCH). Yes. MDB. Site 15.

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Record last edited

Oct 18 2013 3:17PM

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