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Spindle whorl

Description

Spindle whorl from Caithness

Museum reference

X.BE 352

Collection

Archaeology

Object name

Spindle whorl

Collection place(s)

Caithness, Scotland, Northern Europe

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Specimen / extraction / copper / sample / chalcocite / malachite Specimen / extraction / copper / sample / chalcocite / malachite

One of a group of copper ores and other specimens illustrating the extraction of the metal - a sample of chalcocite and malachite from surface workings at Fairplay Mine

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