'Maen Glain' - a mystic glass adderstone, Llanarthne | People's Collection Wales

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Supposed to possess mystic properties, this 'maen glain' was found in 1836 in the foundations of an old house.

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24/07/2009

Owner:

Carmarthenshire County Museum

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Reproduced by permission of Carmarthenshire County Museum

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Copyright Details:

Carmarthenshire County Museum 2003

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GTJ23020

Item uploaded:

29/9/2009

Date originally created:

1836

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