Robert Burns's Highland Mary is said to have been treated using charm-stones when she lay dying at Greenock in 1786. Such stones were used within living memory (1971) to cure sickness in animals and humans. It is likely that Scottish painted pebbles, which have been dated to the period 200 AD to the eighth century AD (the Pictish period) also functioned as charm-stones, often known as 'cold-stones'. The Brooch of Lorn is an example of a charmstone set into a very elaborate brooch in the late 16th century, and worn by clan chiefs. They were credited with healing or quasi-magical powers, and often worked through water that the charmstone had been dipped into, which was considered efficacious against various ills of both humans and farm animals. Scottish charm-stones are typically large smooth rounded pieces of rock crystal or other forms of quartz. Typically, but not always, references to American examples use "charmstone", and to Scottish ones "charm-stone" or "charm stone". They are thought to have been regarded as having some religious or magical function, including being talismans, amulets or charms. Typically they are elongated or cylindrical and have been shaped by grinding or other human activity, and may be perforated and/or grooved. Hunt MuseumĪ charmstone, charm-stone or charm stone is a stone or mineral artifact of various types associated with various traditional cultures, including those of Scotland and the native cultures of California and the American southwest. The crystal ball, which weighs 200g, is mounted in a gilded copper or bronze frame with trefoil decoration and a hanging loop. It was dipped in drinking water or hung from the neck of a cow. Cimarron Hills is located in the charming, historical town of Georgetown, Texas 17 miles from Austin’s newest Apple campus and 25 miles from the Taylor Samsung expansion.The "Archer-Butler Luck Stone", once owned by the Butler family of Garnavilla, near Cahir, County Tipperary, Ireland, was traditionally invoked to protect cattle from disease. Luxury lifestyle in this gated/country club community with Jack Nicklaus Signature golf, fitness facility, spa, tennis and pickleball. Special bonus is the “Texas basement”: an unfinished second story with weight bearing floor. Generous sized covered outdoor living to enjoy beautiful Texas sunsets. The owners’ suite has greenbelt views, vaulted ceiling, decorative tile trim, and a custom closet design. This impeccably maintained home offers four bedrooms (one a detached Casita), 4 ½ baths, a separate office/den, breakfast area, formal dining room, and extended garage. The contemporary feel continues into the kitchen with white cabinets, contrasting island, and upgraded lighting. The great room is anchored by the fireplace wall featuring a modern, Cosmos built-in fireplace designed with contemporary rectangle tiles and flanked by custom cabinets, shelving, and lighting. A spacious, open floorplan connects the great room, formal dining, and kitchen. A private courtyard entry was upgraded/enlarged, floored with pavers, and delights with an artful, modern stone water feature. Located in The Fairways of Cimarron Hills with a lower tax rate than the Country Club section. Don't wait to build! Exceptional home, ready now on a rare greenbelt lot in prestigious Cimarron Hills.
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