Salmon mell (club), Milton Loch

  A 'mell' is an old North British word for a club or hammer, and was used in this instance for capturing Salmon. Once the fish had been landed it would quickly be stunned and then killed with this implement, which is made of wood and was found preserved in the waters of Milton Loch. 
Object no :
RPD0367
Collection :
Domestic
Creator :
NA
Place of Production :
NA
Dimensions :
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Materials :
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Location :
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Related site :
Milton Loch
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