found in Dumfriesshire
This smooth pebble of a greenish sandstone was probably used as a charm. It was found in a ruined cow byre in Dumfriesshire and was given to the Museum by Dr Daniel Wilson.
The pebble has been worn worn by water and mechanically pierced with two holes, possibly to thread it onto cord or string for suspension. 'William H. Scott' is scratched into the surface.
The find location of a cow byre suggests that it was hung up to act as a protective amulet or countercharm against harm coming to cattle housed in the building.
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