Bell

This bronze hand bell with a wooden handle is from Ratho Kirk near Edinburgh. It is dated 1695. Known as a 'deid-bell', it was rung to announce a death and was carried and rung before the coffin in the funeral procession.

Hand bell of Ratho Kirk, dated 1695

When death intruded into a home there were rituals to be followed. Familiar customs took the bereaved family and the wider community through the days to the burial and on into the mourning period.

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Online ID:	000-100-000-317-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.KA 29
Date:	1695
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Dimensions:	230 mm H x 155 mm Dia
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Subject:	Ecclesiastical bells (NMAS Classification)
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Where:	Scotland, Midlothian, Ratho Kirk
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