A lost Pictish treasure (and two Viking-age gold arm-rings) from the Broch of Burgar, Orkney

Authors

  • James Graham-Campbell

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.9750/PSAS.115.241.261

Keywords:

silver, arm-ring, burial

Abstract

This paper presents the first full discussion of the provenance, composition and affinities of the remarkable hoard of silver vessels and ornaments and amber which was found in 1840 and since lost. The Viking-age gold arm-rings and burials from elsewhere on the same site are also discussed. 

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Published

30-11-1987

Issue

Vol. 115 (1987)

Section

Articles

How to Cite

A lost Pictish treasure (and two Viking-age gold arm-rings) from the Broch of Burgar, Orkney. (1987). Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, 115, 241-261. https://doi.org/10.9750/PSAS.115.241.261