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Charmstone
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from Gretna, Dumfriesshire
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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:
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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