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Medieval Sword Pommel from Sleat, Skye
02 March 2021
This cast copper alloy sword pommel was found on the Sleat peninsula of Skye. Its pommel is hollow, and open-sided up to around half of the body. It is slightly asymmetrical, suggesting crude manu...Full Story
Hilton of Cadboll Pictish Cross Slab
01 February 2021
The Hilton of Cadboll Pictish cross slab (MHG8546) is one of the finest Pictish carved stones from Scotland. Its story resonates on many levels – as a historical source for the time, as a study ...Full Story
Gunflint from Stoneyfield, Inverness
04 January 2021
Gunflint from Stoneyfield, Inverness ©Image Courtesy of Inverness Museum & Art Gallery As firearms became more common, they required a gunflint to help create the spark. They first a...Full Story
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05/11/2020 - Highland Regional ScARF consultation documents and videos
The first draft chapters, case studies and maps for the Highland Regional ScARF are now up... More >>
02/11/2020 - Donate to the ARCH FACET appeal and get free masks!
The ARCH FACET appeal has raised around £1500 so far! Many thanks! New: any contribu... More >>
08/09/2020 - A New ARCH Project - Can You Help?
A New ARCH project – Can you Help? For the last 11 years ARCH has been pioneering... More >>
Site of the Month
02/03/2021 - Lower Slackbuie, Inverness (ASDA) Neolithic site
Site under excavation © NG Archaeology Services Excavations in 2011 in advanc... More >>
Find of the Month
02/03/2021 - Medieval Sword Pommel from Sleat, Skye
This cast copper alloy sword pommel was found on the Sleat peninsula of Skye. Its pomm... More >>