Cresset

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Cressets were used to burn oil or pitch for illumination. This example is made of red sandstone and was found at Spottiswoode in Berwickshire. It dates from the 13th century.

The cresset has four depressions around a smaller central depression. There are further depressions on two sides which serve as handles.

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• Online ID: 000-100-001-307-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.MGS 2
• Date: 13th century
  
• Material: Sandstone, red
  
• Dimensions: 350 mm L x 300 mm W x 130 mm D
  
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• Subject: Cressets (NMAS Classification)
  
• Who:
• Where: Scotland, Berwickshire, Lauder, Spottiswoode
  
• Event:
• Description: Cresset of red sandstone with four depressions and a smaller central depression, found at Spottiswoode, Lauder, Berwickshire
  
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