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From Buiston Crannog, Ayrshire

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000-100-103-182-C
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This wavy disc of alder, possibly a butter shaper, was found at Buiston Crannog in Ayrshire. It was made sometime between 585 and 630.

The circular object was carved from a plank. Eight 'waves' have been carved with a knife, each radiating from the centre. In the centre, at either side of the object, is a single shallow circular indentation.

The crannog (lake dwelling) at Buiston produced many well-preserved wooden objects. This object may be an unfinished but unusually elaborate dasher (plunger head) for a butter churn, or it could have been used to shape butter or other soft food.


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Online ID: 000-100-103-182-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.1997.139
Date: 585 - 630 AD
Between 585 and 630
Material: Wood, alder; wavy
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What: Disc / churn dasher
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Where: Scotland, Ayrshire, Buiston Crannog
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Description: Wavy disc of alder, possibly an unfinished churn dasher, from Buiston Crannog, Ayrshire, 585 - 630 AD
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