Small bronze bell

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This small bronze bell was found at Linlithgow Palace in West Lothian. It is one of a number of handbells found in Scotland, and used by Christian priests sometime between 650 and 1200.

The bell is square at the bottom, tapering upwards to a point.

Bells were used by clergy, especially those from the Irish Christian tradition. Early examples are in iron or bronze-clad iron, but by the 9th century they were made in bronze. They were carried by missionaries, and many were later venerated as relics.

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• Online ID: 000-100-000-309-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.KA 11
• Date: Between 650 and 1200
  
• Material: Bronze
  Bell
  
• Dimensions: 2.50" H
  
• What: Bell
  
• Subject: Ecclesiastical bells (NMAS Classification)
  
• Who:
• Where: Scotland, West Lothian, Linlithgow Palace
  
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• Description: Square-shaped small bronze bell, from Linlithgow Palace
  
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