Find Spot record 1490 - THE MINCH
Summary
Unlocated, Bronze Age gold torc found scallop dredging
Location
| Grid reference | NG 40000 90000 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG49SW |
| Parish | LOCHS, Western Isles |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
NG49NW 5 Unlocated
A gold bar torc was found in 1991 by two fishermen while scallop-dredging in the Minch off the Shiant Islands (in area of sea NG39NE/NG49NW). In view of the circumstances of its discovery, the torc was claimed as an item of Wreck in 1992, and has now been acquired by the NMS following settlement of the salvage award.
NMS daybook no. DB 1992/19 and catalogue no. FE 108.
NMS 1993.
NMS, 1993u, Discovery and Excavation, Scotland, 109 (Bibliographic reference). SWE28121.
T [G] Cowie, 1994a, Hebridean Naturalist, 19-21 (Bibliographic reference). SWE33504.
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Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jul 28 2005 2:24PM
