from Cambus, Cockburnspath, Berwickshire
This smooth perforated pebble is from Cambus at Cockburnspath in Berwickshire. It is thought to have been used as a charm in the 19th century. It was probably strung on a string in a building or on a doorpost and used as a healing stone to ward off evil spirits.
Smooth pebble probably used as a charm, from Cambus, Cockburnspath, Berwickshire
Perforated stones were regarding as special and as giving some power of divination.
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