Charmstone

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This fragment of stone comes from the island chapel site of Isle Maree in Loch Maree in Ross and Cromarty, where it was used as a charm, probably in the 16th or 17th century. It has a rudely incised cross on each face.

Fragment of stone with a rudely incised cross on each face, from Isle Maree, Ross and Cromarty

The holy site of Isle Maree has a strong association with pre-Christian belief.

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• Online ID: 000-180-002-277-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland Part 2
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.NO 61
• Date: Probably 16th or 17th century
  
• Material: Stone. Inscription: Cross incised on each face
  
• Dimensions: 48 mm x 30 mm
  
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• Subject: Jewellery: charms, amulets (NMAS Classification)
  
• Who: Duns Collection
  
• Where: Scotland, Ross and Cromarty, Isle Maree
  
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