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Steatite Vessels
25 July 2022
These stone vessels, many with handles, were found at a variety of sites in Sutherland and are now on display at Dunrobin Castle Museum. They have been variously interpreted as lamps or cups, and are ...Full Story
Cruisie lamp in Dunrobin Castle Museum
10 April 2021
© Anne MacInnes Cruisie (or crusie) lamps were formed of two boat-shaped iron bowls placed one above the other. Oil, often from fish, sea bird, seals or whales in coastal regions, dripped ...Full Story
Medieval Sword Pommel from Sleat, Skye
02 March 2021
This cast copper alloy sword pommel was found on the Sleat peninsula of Skye. Its pommel is hollow, and open-sided up to around half of the body. It is slightly asymmetrical, suggesting crude manu...Full Story
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Find of the Month
These stone vessels, many with handles, were found at a variety of sites in Sutherland and... More >>