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Knockgranish axeheads
10 July 2012
This bronze axehead is one of two found at Knockgranish near Aviemore, beside a large erratic boulder. The axeheads are of the so-called Migdale type (named after an early Bronze Age hoard from Migdal...Full Story
Torvean Pictish chain
02 June 2012
This silver chain was found at Torvean on the outskirts of Inverness in 1808 during building works for the Caledonian Canal. It is made of solid silver, and weighs 2.88 kg. Around a dozen such chains ...Full Story
Cauldron and bog butter keg from Kyleakin
01 May 2012
This bronze cauldron was found in a peat bog at Kyleakin on Skye, along with several wooden kegs containing bog butter. The cauldron is quite large, measuring about 18 inches in diameter and 12 inche...Full Story
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Easter Raitts township Photo: Highland HER Although the Highlands is dotted with de... More >>
Find of the Month
25/07/2022 - Steatite VesselsThese stone vessels, many with handles, were found at a variety of sites in Sutherland and... More >>