Stain

ND 34 60 A late Iron Age zoomorphic-headed pin was during metal detecting near Stain. The head comprises a flat disc with a lip moulding leading onto the shank. The shaft is D-sectioned at the top, gradually becoming round as it tapers. Its upper part is decorated with three groups of concentric lines bounding two blanks crossed by a single diagonal line; this was probably incised after casting. The pin has seen heavy use, as the decoration is worn. A bend at 107mm may stem from use, as there is stress cracking; the tip has been lost. Surviving length 185mm; head width 8mm, height 6mm.

Claimed as Treasure Trove (TT37/12), allocated to Dunbeath Heritage Trust

Fraser Hunter, National Museums Scotland, 2013

(Source: DES)