Dornoch
Findspot, Brooch (Copper)(Medieval), Weight (Copper Alloy)(Medieval)
Site Name Dornoch
Classification Findspot, Brooch (Copper)(Medieval), Weight (Copper Alloy)(Medieval)
Canmore ID 339572
Site Number NH79SE 72
NGR NH 79 90
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/339572
- Council Highland
- Parish Dornoch
- Former Region Highland
- Former District Sutherland
- Former County Sutherland
Two metal detector finds
1. A substantial cast copper alloy weight of the steelyard type and of medieval form. Stamped with the authentication marks for London which is flnaked either side by three dots, presumably reflecting a unit weight.
2. A copper alloy annular brooch of medieval date, decorated with engraving on the front face.
Claimed as Treasure Trove case TT.205/09 and allocated to Historylinks Museum, Dornoch.
Information from TTU (SC) 19 March 2014.
