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Charmstone

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from Isle Maree, Loch Maree, Ross and Cromarty

Postcard of Charmstone.
000-180-002-277-C
© National Museums Scotland

Charmstone

This fragment of stone comes from the island chapel site of Isle Maree in Loch Maree in Ross and Cromarty, where it was used as a charm, probably in the 16th or 17th century. It has a rudely incised cross on each face.

Fragment of stone with a rudely incised cross on each face, from Isle Maree, Ross and Cromarty

The holy site of Isle Maree has a strong association with pre-Christian belief.


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Online ID: 000-180-002-277-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0504: National Museums Scotland Part 2
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.NO 61
Date: Probably 16th or 17th century
Material: Stone. Inscription: Cross incised on each face
Dimensions: 48 mm x 30 mm
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Subject: Jewellery: charms, amulets (NMAS Classification)
Who: Duns Collection
Where: Scotland, Ross and Cromarty, Isle Maree
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