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This disc of naturally occurring flint was used in a byre in Slains in Aberdeenshire. It was probably placed above the byre in order to protect the cattle from disease. It was given to the Museum in 1903.

Disc of yellow flint used as a charm in a byre in Slains, Aberdeenshire

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• Online ID: 000-100-002-762-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.NO 90
• Date: 18th or 19th century
  
• Material: Flint, yellow
  
• Dimensions: 20 mm H; 72 mm D
  
• What:
• Subject: Jewellery: charms, amulets (NMAS Classification)
  
• Who:
• Where: Scotland, Aberdeenshire, Slains
  
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• References:
  • Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland 38 (1903-4), p 99 
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