The Bronze Age

Horse Harness Ring, Tinwald

Period:

Bronze Age

Description:

A large circular horse harness ring with oval cross section from the middle Bronze Age. From the collections of Dr Grierson, this object was recorded as having been found near an ancient encampment believed to be Roman in the parish of Tinwald, Dumfriesshire.  It was presented by a Mr John Halliday from Bar Cottage, Tinwald on the 19th of June 1867. 

Place of Discovery:

Tinwald Parish

Materials/Media:

Metal

Dimensions:

external diameter: 60 mm

Source:

Dumfries Museum & Camera Obscura

Accession number:

1965.676

Digital Number:

RPD0080

References:

ANDERSON, Joseph and BLACK, George F - "Reports on local Museums in Scotland", PSAS, Volume 22, p376, 1887-1888 COLES, John - "Bronze Age Metalwork in Dumfries and Galloway", TDGNHAS, 3rd series, Volume 42, p61-98, 1965 TRUCKELL, A E - "The Grierson Collection, Thornhill, and its Dispersal", TDGNHAS, 3rd series, Volume 43, p65-72, 1966