Balnagowan Farm
Findspot (20th Century), Brooch (Brass)(Period Unknown)
Site Name Balnagowan Farm
Classification Findspot (20th Century), Brooch (Brass)(Period Unknown)
Alternative Name(s) Mains Of Balnagowan; Ardersier
Canmore ID 15161
Site Number NH85NW 9
NGR NH 8102 5501
NGR Description NH c. 8102 5501
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
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- Council Highland
- Parish Ardersier
- Former Region Highland
- Former District Inverness
- Former County Inverness-shire
NH85NW 9 c. 8102 5501
See also NH85NW 8.
Near it (NH85NW 8) was found a small brass highland brooch of the flat ring description belonging to a much later period.
G Bain 1925.
This brooch, measuring 1 1/4" diameter, was found in the area centred at NH 8102 5501 by Mr D W McBean 'around 1922' while ploughing the field. The brooch is now in the possession of his daughter, Mrs S Forsyth (Mains of Balnagown, Ardersier), who pointed out the find spot.
Visited by OS (R D) 18 August 1964.
