Pendant or harness mount

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This bronze pendant or decorative harness mount was found in the field containing the ruins of Kilspindie Castle in Aberlady in East Lothian. It dates from the between the 13th and 15th century.

The rectangular-shaped pendant or harness mount has a suspension loop. The high central boss in the centre is on a red enamelled background.

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

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• Online ID: 000-100-104-414-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.1992.38
• Date: 13th - 15th century
  Between the 13th and 15th century
  
• Material: Copper alloy; red enamel background
  Pendant / dress fastener
  
• Dimensions: 30 mm x 20 mm
  
• What: Pendant / dress fastener
  
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• Where: Scotland, East Lothian, Aberlady (Kilspindie Castle)
  Scotland, East Lothian, Aberlady (The Glebe, containing ruins of Kilspindie Castle)
  
• Event:
• Description: Copper alloy pendant or dress fastener, red enamelled background and loop attachment, found in field containing ruins of Kilspindie Castle, Aberlady, East Lothian, 13th - 15th century
  
• References:
  • Groome, Francis. Ordnance Gazetteer of Scotland. London: William Mackenzie, around 1900, p 26. 
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