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Objects discovered on Pitgrudy Farm - Iron Key

Objects discovered on Pitgrudy Farm - Iron Key

Date Added: 30 September 2012 Year: 1680 Institution Name: dnhhl Cat No: | 2012_028_001 | Picture No: 11275

First of 48 objects, an Iron Key, discovered by metal detectorist on Pitgrudy Farm, Dornoch, with a flattened oval bow (head), round tapering shank, solid wedge shaped bit (end) with partially hollow end along shank. Barrel key, possible skeleton key. Dated possibly late 17th – 18thC discovered by metal detectorist on Pitgrudy Farm, Dornoch.

All 48 objects in this collection were initially submitted to Treasure Trove, then returned to Inverness Museum Museum and ultimately transferred to Historylinks Museum. The objects were given an Inverness Museum Object Entry Form FN 2200 reference, described and bagged individually or grouped. The Inverness reference number and object measurements appear on the individual bags.

Dimensions: Length135 mm - Width 55 mm

Groups: Dornoch Finds and Treasure Trove

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