Find Spot record 15005 - Brenish medieval finger ring
Summary
Location
Grid reference | Not recorded |
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Map sheet | Not recorded |
Island | Lewis |
Parish | UIG, Western Isles |
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Full Description
NA 99 26 Medieval finger ring made from a strip of copper alloy and engraved with five panels showing various cruciform designs. Although in base metal, the best parallel is the class of silver and niello rings from the late 12th century. Claimed as Treasure Trove (TT 107/03) and allocated to Museum nan Eilean.
Campbell 2004, 140
Council for Scottish Archaeology, 2004, Discovery and Excavation in Scotland (Bibliographic reference). SWE41193.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SWE41193 Bibliographic reference: Council for Scottish Archaeology. 2004. Discovery and Excavation in Scotland. New Series, Volume 5.
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Record last edited
Mar 28 2008 3:17PM