Hilt of a sword

This detail shows the hilt of a sword owned by Alexander Peden, a Covenanting minister from Ayrshire. The sword dates from between around 1626-86.

Plug bayonet with wooden hilt which belonged to Alexander Peden

Alexander Peden was an Ayrshire field preacher and leading Covenanter who was admired and revered and often spoken of as a prophet. He travelled in disguise through south and southwest Scotland to conduct forbidden services, known as conventicles.

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Online ID:	000-100-002-257-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.LA 151 A
Date:	1626 - 1686 Between around 1626 and 1686
Material:	Leather Wooden hilt
Dimensions:	570 mm L x 84 mm W max
What:	Bayonet Scabbard
Subject:	Swords (NMAS Classification) Swords (NMAS Classification)
Who:	Alexander Peden (Owner) Alexander Peden (Owner)
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Description:	Leather scabbard, for a plug bayonet which belonged to Alexander Peden, 1626 - 1686
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