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Tongland
Jews Harp (Period Unassigned)
Site Name Tongland
Classification Jews Harp (Period Unassigned)
Alternative Name(s) Loch Hill
Canmore ID 212536
Site Number NX65SE 282
NGR NX 696 537
NGR Description NX c. 696 537
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/212536
- Council Dumfries And Galloway
- Parish Tongland
- Former Region Dumfries And Galloway
- Former District Stewartry
- Former County Kirkcudbrightshire
NX65SE 282 c. 696 537
NX 696 537 Copper-alloy 'Jew's harp' or 'trumps' with a triangular bow and parallel arms; the iron tongue or lamella is missing. On the right underside arm below the bow is a punch mark bearing the initials 'A G', as yet unidentified, although a box made for containing a set of trumps in the NMS collections bears the same initials. The shape of the instrument is consistent with a 17th-century date.
Claimed as Treasure Trove (TT.21/00) and allocated to Stewartry Museum.
J Shiels 2001.
Watching Brief (1 February 2014 - 24 February 2014)
The iron tongue or lamella is missing. On the right underside arm, below the bow, is a punchmark bearing the initials AG. At present it is unknown what / who AG refers to, although a box made for containing a set of trumps in the NMS collections bears the same initials. The shape of the instrument is considered to be consistent with a 17th century date. The item was claimed as treasure trove and allocated to Stewartry museum.
Information from Hannah Tweedie, CFA Archaeology Ltd., February 2014
Project (1 February 2014 - 24 February 2014)
An archaeological evaluation has been carried out by CFA Archaeology Ltd (CFA) using information provided by the Dumfries and Galloway Historic Environment Record (HER). A desk-based study was undertaken in order to assess the archaeological potential of the proposed development area. No intrusive site investigation work was undertaken during the assessment. A desk-based study was undertaken in order to assess the archaeological potential of the proposed development area. No intrusive site investigation work was undertaken during the assessment. Fifteen cultural heritage features have been identified within the study area. The construction works will involve the extension of the substation. No known cultural heritage features will be directly impacted by the proposed development works.
Information from Hannah Tweedie, CFA Archaeology Ltd., February 2014
