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Charmstone

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from Wigtownshire

Postcard of Charmstone.
000-180-002-273-C
© National Museums Scotland

Charmstone

This perforated waterworn pebble from Wigtownshire is thought to have been used as a charm or healing device in the 19th century. It was probably strung on a string. Charmstones such as this would have either been kept by an individual or would have been part of the possessions of a healer.

Perforated waterworn pebble from Wigtownshire

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


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Online ID: 000-180-002-273-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0504: National Museums Scotland Part 2
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.NO 50
Date: 19th century
Material: Stone, waterworn
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Subject: Jewellery: charms, amulets (NMAS Classification)
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Where: Scotland, Wigtownshire
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