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This metal double buckle was found in the field containing the ruins of Kilspindie Castle in Aberlady in East Lothian. It dates from the 17th century.

The buckle surface is stamped with annulets - small rings.

Kilspindie or Kilspindley Castle was built in 1585, between the village of Aberlady and the shore.

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• Online ID: 000-100-104-412-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.1992.35
• Date: 17th century
  
• Material: Metal, base. Inscription: [stamped with annulets]
  Buckle, double
  
• Dimensions: 59 mm x 36 mm
  
• What: Buckle, double
  
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• Where: Scotland, East Lothian, Aberlady (Kilspindie Castle)
  Scotland, East Lothian, Aberlady (The Glebe, containing ruins of Kilspindie Castle)
  
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• Description: Base metal double buckle with fancy outline, and stamped with annulets, found in the field which contains the ruins of Kilspindie Castle, Aberlady, East Lothian, 17th century
  
• References:
  • Groome, Francis. Ordnance Gazetteer of Scotland. London: William Mackenzie, around 1900, p 26. 
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