Recent laboratory investigations by GUARD Archaeology have unveiled fascinating details about a Bronze Age hoard discovered in Rosemarkie, Highland Scotland. This remarkable find includes nine bronze bracelets and necklaces buried around 1000 BC, along with rare organic plant remains, providing invaluable insights into the lives, beliefs, and practices of Bronze Age highlanders. Discovery and Significance The Bronze Age hoard was uncovered during pre-development excavations by GUARD Archaeology for Pat Munro Homes at Greenside in Rosemarkie. This find is significant, as the hoard was not found in isolation, but is part of a prehistoric settlement comprising at least six roundhouses and a Bronze Age cist grave. This context allows archaeologists to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the Bronze Age community that once inhabited this area. The laboratory excavation revealed a complete neck ring, a partial neck ring, six penannular (incomplete ring) bracelets, and one cup-ended penannular bracelet. These artifacts were intertwined with fibrous cords which had survived the 3000-year interment, showcasing the intricate craftsmanship of the time. The preservation of these organic materials is particularly significant, as they provide rare evidence of the methods used to bind these objects together, notes the GUARD Archaeology report. Read moreSection: ArtifactsOther ArtifactsNewsHistory & ArchaeologyRead Later