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Charmstone
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from Cambus, Cockburnspath, Berwickshire
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This smooth perforated pebble is from Cambus at Cockburnspath in Berwickshire. It is thought to have been used as a charm in the 19th century. It was probably strung on a string in a building or on a doorpost and used as a healing stone to ward off evil spirits.
Smooth pebble probably used as a charm, from Cambus, Cockburnspath, Berwickshire
Perforated stones were regarding as special and as giving some power of divination.
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- Online ID: 000-180-002-269-C
- Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
- Project:
National Museums Scotland Part 2
Project description View all records in project - Ref: National Museums Scotland H.NO 30
- Date: 19th century
- Material: Stone
- Dimensions: 50 mm x 45 mm
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- Subject: Jewellery: charms, amulets (NMAS Classification)
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- Where: Scotland, Berwickshire, Cockburnspath, Cambus
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