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Charmstone

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found at Grange of Lindores, Fife

Postcard of Charmstone.
000-180-002-271-C
© National Museums Scotland

Charmstone

This smooth perforated stone was found at Grange of Lindores in Fife. It is thought to have been used as a charm in the 18th or 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 perforated stone, probably used as a charmstone, from Fife

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


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Online ID: 000-180-002-271-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0504: National Museums Scotland Part 2
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.NO 34
Date: 18th or 19th century
Material: Stone
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Subject: Jewellery: charms, amulets (NMAS Classification)
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Where: Scotland, Fife
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