Pin

ABDUA:15549

Loose ring-headed pin, pin shape: round. Two pins found together, close to or within the hut circles on Culblean Hill in united parishes of GlenMuick, Tullich & Glengairn. Fanning (1983) states that such pins are 'shroud fasteners'. Also that comparatively few are known from mainland Scotland and the majority have come from Norse contexts.

Early: 450 Late: 1000 Period: EMED

metal copper alloy bronze, cast forged, L: 145 mm Dia(ring): 25 mm

Europe, Scotland, North East Scotland, Culblean Glenmuick Tullich & Glengairn Aberdeenshire

Field Collector: McAldowie,A.M Dr ?
Field Collection Date: 1894 (Pre)

ABDUA:15550

Physical Object

Acquisition Source: McAldowie, A.M Dr

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