Objects
(65)
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Early Medieval brooch
This artefact was found on the Hough machair in 2024. Similar to other brooches in our collection. -
Letter about bronze pins (1905)
Photocopied letter to the Duke of Argyll dated 20/8/1905 from his brother (Bundle 924).
Letter to the Duke of Argyll dated 20/8/1905 from his brother about the find of two bronze pins found in the sand dunes at Balevullin, with photocopied rubbing. -
Bronze rivet
art of a Medieval bronze rivet, possibly for boat building, from a collection of around 200 bronze objects found by amateur archaeologist George Holleyman FSA at Balevullin in 1941-43, when he served at RAF Tiree during WWII. Identified by Dr Colleen Batey, Senior Lecturer in Archaeology at Glasgow University and David Caldwell, retired Keeper of Medieval Department at the National Museum of Scotland during a visit to An Iodhlann on 29th April 2016. -
Two ring links
‘Small bronze ring link, from Coll, Inner Hebrides. Early Medieval to Medieval’ ‘Small bronze ring link with jewel missing, from Coll, Inner Hebrides. Early Medieval to Medieval’ -
Four bronze needles
‘Four bronze needles, from Coll, Inner Hebrides. Early Medieval to Medieval’ -
Two communion tokens
‘Square communion token. Obverse: inscription: COLL.’ ‘Oblong communion token. Coll (possibly). Obverse: inscription: COLL. Reverse: inscription: D’ -
Annular brooch with figures of animals and black letter inscription
‘An annular brooch with figures of animals and black letter inscription found in the sand at Barrapol in 1884 ‘ -
Pins and needles and two finger rings
‘Pins and needles of bronze and mixed metal, plus two copper alloy finger rings fond in Balevullin and Cornaig. Possibly Iron Age to post Medieval in date (registration no. 35)’