ST. NINIAN'S ISLE TREASURE: A Silver Hoard Discovered on St Ninian's Isle, Zetland on 4th July 1958 - This fascinating hoard of treasure was discovered during excavations on St Ninian’s Isle, Shetland, in 1958. It consists of 28 silver and silver-gilt objects, all decorated, made during the second half of the eighth century. Most of the objects are considered to be Pictish, which means they would have been made and used in the eastern and northern areas of Scotland. The treasure was discovered on 4 July 1958 by a schoolboy called Douglas Coutts, who was taking part in excavations of the medieval church that had once existed on the island. Coutts found the treasure in a wooden box, buried under a slab marked with a cross. It is generally assumed that the treasure was hidden beneath the floor of an earlier chapel. This catalogue contains photographic reproductions and drawings of the hoard with descriptions.

Condition: Fair (cover is a bit creased in places but rest of pages in very good condition) - Author: Andrew C O'Dell - Publisher: Aberdeen University - Pages: 47