Charmstone

This smooth perforated pebble is from Ladykirk 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.

The hole in the pebble looks as if it has been created artificially.

Perforated stones were regarding as special and as giving some power of divination.

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Online ID:	000-180-002-270-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0504: National Museums Scotland Part 2 Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.NO 31
Date:	19th century
Material:	Stone
Dimensions:	50 mm x 40 mm
What:
Subject:	Jewellery: charms, amulets (NMAS Classification)
Who:
Where:	Scotland, Berwickshire, Ladykirk
Event:
Description:	Smooth, perforated pebble probably used as a charm, from Ladykirk, Berwickshire
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