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Pendant or harness mount

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from ruins of Kilspindie Castle, Aberlady, East Lothian

Postcard of Pendant or harness mount.
000-100-104-414-C
© National Museums Scotland

Pendant or harness mount

This bronze pendant or decorative harness mount was found in the field containing the ruins of Kilspindie Castle in Aberlady in East Lothian. It dates from the between the 13th and 15th century.

The rectangular-shaped pendant or harness mount has a suspension loop. The high central boss in the centre is on a red enamelled background.

Kilspindie or Kilspindley Castle was built in 1585, between the village of Aberlady and the shore.


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Online ID: 000-100-104-414-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.1992.38
Date: 13th - 15th century
Between the 13th and 15th century
Material: Copper alloy; red enamel background
Dimensions: 30 mm x 20 mm
What: Pendant / dress fastener
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Where: Scotland, East Lothian, Aberlady (Kilspindie Castle)
Scotland, East Lothian, Aberlady (The Glebe, containing ruins of Kilspindie Castle)
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Description: Copper alloy pendant or dress fastener, red enamelled background and loop attachment, found in field containing ruins of Kilspindie Castle, Aberlady, East Lothian, 13th - 15th century
References:
  • Groome, Francis. Ordnance Gazetteer of Scotland. London: William Mackenzie, around 1900, p 26. 
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