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Muir Of Ord

Finger Ring (Iron Age)

Site Name Muir Of Ord

Classification Finger Ring (Iron Age)

Canmore ID 354896

Site Number NH55SW 91

NGR NH 51 50

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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Administrative Areas

  • Council Highland
  • Parish Urray (Ross And Cromarty)
  • Former Region Highland
  • Former District Ross And Cromarty
  • Former County Ross And Cromarty

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Metal Detector Find (2016)

NH 51 50 An Iron Age massive-style finger ring was found during metal detecting W of Muir of Ord. It is very worn, and the bezel is plain with faint trumpet mouldings at the junction with the hoop.

Claimed as Treasure Trove (TT 14/16), allocated to Dingwall Museum

Fraser Hunter – National Museums Scotland

(Source: DES, Volume 17)

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