Charmstone

This pebble, known as an 'elfie stone', is from Treeton, near Fort George in Inverness-shire. It was said to have fallen from the clouds.

The water-worn pebble has a naturally occurring cross mark on one surface. It was used as a protective amulet or 'counter-charm', probably against the fairies.

It was given to the Museum in 1953 by Mrs E. M. Barron of Nairn.

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Online ID:	000-100-002-759-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.NO 85
Date:	Possibly 18th or 19th century
Material:	Stone
Dimensions:	25 mm H; 55 mm D
What:
Subject:	Jewellery: charms, amulets (NMAS Classification)
Who:
Where:	Scotland, Inverness-shire, Fort George, Treeton
Event:
Description:	Pebble with a natural cross on one side, from Treeton, near Fort George, Inverness-shire, supposed to have fallen from the clouds
References:	Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland 87 (1952-3), p 203
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