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Charmstone

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from Wasbister, Orkney

Postcard of Charmstone.
000-100-103-775-C
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Charmstone

This stone from Wasbister in Orkney was used as a charm in the 18th century. It has a hole for suspension. The markings on the faces and on the two long edges may have had some meaning.

Charmstone with markings and a hole for suspension, from Wasbister, Orkney, 18th century

It was given to the Museum in 1942 by Walter G. Grant of Trumland in Orkney.


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Online ID: 000-100-103-775-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.NO 77
Date: 18th century
Material: Stone
Dimensions: 0.17" H x 1.13" L x 0.69" W
What:
Subject: Jewellery: charms, amulets (NMAS Classification)
Who:
Where: Scotland, Rousay, Wasbister
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Description:
References:
  • Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland 76 (1941-2), p 133 
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