Handbell used by the Burgh Officer, Sanquhar

This is still used each year on the eve of the Riding of the Marches.  The Burgh Officer, accompanied by the Burgh Piper, proceeds through the town and at certain points, the first being at the top of the Tolbooth stairs, reads the traditional Proclamation of the Riding.
Object no :
SQMS005n
Collection :
Other Burghs
Creator :
NA
Place of Production :
NA
Dimensions :
height 310mm, diameter (bell) 162mm, length (clapper) 137mm
Materials :
steel, brass, wood
Location :
NA
Related site :
Mark Farm, Castle Kennedy
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