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    ai dinnae ken aboot penannular brooch...

    but ai've hae offers fur a penannular smooch afor...



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    The penannular ("almost a circle") brooch is an ancient/medieval item, and does not overlap the period of usage of the belted plaid. None have been dug up at the Culloden battlefield that I'm aware of, including the recent finds there....

    Here's a great article on period Highland dress by Mara Riley, who has done extensive research:

    http://www.marariley.net/celtic/scotland.htm
    Last edited by Woodsheal; 10th June 06 at 09:05 AM. Reason: additional info
    Brian

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pour1Malt
    ai dinnae ken aboot penannular brooch...
    but ai've hae offers fur a penannular smooch afor...
    Malt... you break me right up sometimes!!

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