Charmstone

This perforated water-worn quartz stone is thought to have been used as a charm in Gretna in Dumfriesshire in the 19th century. Quartz is often found in prehistoric burials and may have had a ritual significance. A number of painted examples come from broch sites.

Perforated waterworn stone used as a charm at Gretna

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

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Online ID:	000-180-002-276-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 60
Date:	19th century
Material:	Stone, waterworn
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Subject:	Jewellery: charms, amulets (NMAS Classification)
Who:	Duns Collection
Where:	Scotland, Dumfriesshire, Gretna
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