Candle stand

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This sandstone candle stand was found in 1880 in a churchyard at West Linton in Peeblesshire. It is roughly cubical with a conical hole in the top. It looks medieval but could equally be from the 16th or 17th century and have been used in a craftsman's workshop where its advantage of solidity and stability (in contrast to the usual style of candleholder) would serve to lessen the risk of fire.

Roughly cubical candle-stand of white sandstone, found in West Linton Kirkyard by T. Walker in 1880, undated

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• Online ID: 000-100-103-572-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.MGI 83
• Date: Undated
  
• Material: Sandstone, white
  Candle-stand
  
• Dimensions: 2.40" H x 3.00" - 2.50" x 2.50" - 2.25"; hole 1.40" x 1.40"
  
• What: Candle-stand
  
• Subject: Candleholders (NMAS Classification)
  
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• Where: Scotland, Peeblesshire, West Linton (Kirkyard)
  
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