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Charmstone

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from Cambus, Cockburnspath, Berwickshire

Postcard of Charmstone.
000-180-002-269-C
© National Museums Scotland

Charmstone

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: 0504: National Museums Scotland Part 2
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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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