Gold ingot, Whithorn
This ingot and an associated length of gold rod were found in
what was probably a precious metal workshop serving the 7th century
monastery at Whithorn. A small group of stone moulds, silver
objects and crucibles (for melting metal) were also found in the
vicinity of the workshop.
Small ingot with hammer marks on the upper surface. The
lack of striations on the upper surface shows it was made by
hammering rather than trimming with a knife.
Object no :
WTMI001n
Collection :
Creator :
NA
Place of Production :
Whithorn, Wigtownshire
Dimensions :
length 25mm, weight 6.87gm
Materials :
gold
Location :
NA
Accession number :
WIWMS Whit AU1
Copyright :
Dumfries & Galloway Council