The Celtic brooch from Westness, Orkney, and hinged-pins

Robert B K Stevenson (Author)


Keyword(s):
Silver, Broochpin, Celtic Brooch, Gold Brooch, Cemetery, Grave
Period(s):
8th Century, 9th Century Norse

Abstract


Detailed description, including X-ray fluorescence analysis, and discussion of the silver and gold brooch found in a 9th century Norse grave in 1963, now known to have been part of a cemetery. An Irish origin is likely for the brooch-pin, possibly in the second quarter of the 8th century, and comparable hinged-pins are discussed. AR

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Published
30-11-1990
How to Cite
Stevenson, R. (1990). The Celtic brooch from Westness, Orkney, and hinged-pins. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, 119, 239-269. https://doi.org/10.9750/PSAS.119.239.269
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