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2010.1.4

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This is a small black pewter brooch, circular with a pin in the middle, dating from the 14th century AD and found near Seton Sands. This is a Treasure Trove object, found using a metal detector.

2010.1.2

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A metal trumpet brooch, dating from the Roman period, found by chance in the grounds of Gilmerton House, near Athelstaneford. This is a Treasure Trove object. TTDB: 2007/115.

2010.1.1

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A metal trumpet brooch, dating from the Roman period, found by chance in the grounds of Gilmerton House, near Athelstaneford. This is a Treasure Trove object. TTDB: 2007/111.

2009.24.2

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Brodie's brickworks, where this object was manufactured, was a 19th century works near West Barns and Belhaven. William Brodie also owned property and shipping interests in Dunbar.

2009.20.2

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This is a leather belt with a gold thread covering. It has a metal buckle bearing the insignia of King George V (1910-1936).

2009.28.1

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metal container
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This object is a large metal container, found in recent memory in a garden at the back of Dunbar High Street, in the area known as the monklands.

large metal container: Accession No. 2009.28.1
large metal container: Accession No. 2009.28.1

2009.27

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cup
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This object is a small china cup, a souvenir item with the burgh seal of Dunbar emblazoned on it. It was most likely sold in local shops as a keepsake for tourists around 1925.

Small china cup with seal of Dunbar: Accession No. 2009.27

2009.25.1

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A Roman stud, metal, with a conicle shaped marker on top, dating from the first or second century AD, found at Gilmerton House, near Athelstaneford.

Roman stud: Accession No. 2009.25.1

2009.24.1

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brick
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Brodie's brickworks, where this object was manufactured, was a 19th century works near West Barns and Belhaven. William Brodie also owned property and shipping interests in Dunbar.

Brick: Accession No. 2009.24
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