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MuseumsSite Name: Tullie House Museum Alternative Name: Carlisle Cursing Stone
Country: England County: Cumbria Type: Museum
Nearest Town: Carlisle
Map Ref: NY3978556106  Landranger Map Number: 85
Latitude: 54.896041N  Longitude: 2.940411W
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Anne T visited on 20th Apr 2018 - their rating: Cond: 4 Amb: 4 Access: 5 Tullie House Museum, Carlisle: We went to see the copy of the Bewcastle Cross and the Anglo Saxon cross fragments I'd seen photos of some years ago. The Bewcastle Cross copy no longer stands in the main entrance lobby, but is now in storage, and there are only a couple of rock art panels on display, along with Celtic gods (all displayed behind glass). There was a very interesting video, and a display of associated artefacts, of the Langdale Axe factory. A small museum, but interesting, even the Roman gallery in the basement, which has lots of interactive displays for children. We bought a year pass for £10 each, which means we can return at any time for free until the end of April 2019. I've asked permission to go back to use their learning resource to find out more about the Celtic god sculptures.

Anne T visited on 18th Sep 2017 - their rating: Cond: 4 Amb: 2 Access: 4 The Cursing Stone, Carlisle: This stone is located in the strangely lit underpath that runs the dual carriageway near Tullie House Museum and Carlisle Castle, next to Tullie House museum. We came across this quite by chance, thinking it was located inside the museum. It is actually on the Tullie House side of the pedestrian underpass from the Castle to the Museum. There is nothing on the walls of the underpass to tell you what this stone is. I’d read about it on the Portal some time ago and recognised it. The wording of the curse is recorded below.

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Average ratings for this site from all visit loggers: Condition: 4 Ambience: 3 Access: 4.5

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Tullie House Museum submitted by Anne T : This is the Edenhall Stone, found at Honeypots Farm in 1909. A cup and ring marked boulder, it is "acknowledged to be one of the finest surviving examples from the region." Submitted with kind permission of Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery Trust. (Vote or comment on this photo)
Museum and Art Gallery in Cumbria. The museum has a large prehistory collection with flint and bronze tools, the rock art from Little Meg and not forgetting Carlisle's famous Cursing Stone in the nearby underpass (see comment below for more)

Also one of the biggest and most attractive contemporary art galleries in the region.

Address: Castle St, CA3 8TP
Phone: 01228 534664
Opening Hours: Nov-March: Mon-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 12pm-4pm, Apr-June & Sept-Oct, July & Aug: Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 11am-6pm Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12pm-5pm
Admission: Small Charge, although the Art gallery is free
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Note: Anne T has photographed and uploaded much of Tullie House's collection of rock art and 'Celtic' carvings, with permission, more to follow
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Tullie House Museum submitted by nicoladidsbury : Cursing Stone, Tullie House Millenium Walkway, Carlisle The polished granite stone is inscribed with the curse, which was cast on all the reivers of the English/Scottish borders in the 16th Centuary. The names of those reivers are inscribed in the stones that make up the floor of the millenium walkway, Armstrongs, Grahams, Robsons, Elliotts, and Kerrs to made a few. The Tullie House Museum ... (Vote or comment on this photo)

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Tullie House Museum submitted by Anne T : These curious, and curiously lit figures, are Native British gods appearing as human figures in the museum's Non-Roman religion display. Reminscent of hooded Celtic figures which appear in threes to promote good luck and dispel evil. Submitted with the kind permission of Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery Trust. (Vote or comment on this photo)

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Tullie House Museum submitted by Anne T : This is the very beautiful Bewcastle Cauldron. Found about 1907 during peat cutting on the Back Moss, and made of bronze. The bottom consists of a single sheet, the sides are riveted together. The original handles are missing and the cauldron has been patch repaired five times during its lifetime. Dates from the 1st century AD. Submitted with the kind permission of Tullie House Museum and Art... (Vote or comment on this photo)

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Tullie House Museum submitted by Anne T : This Celtic stone head, displayed behind glass, was found near the Roman road north of Appleby. The museum sign says this has genuine Celtic features. The socketed stone base is a modern addition. Submitted with the kind permission of Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery Trust. (Vote or comment on this photo)

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Tullie House Museum submitted by Anne T : This carving of a wheel is said to represent a Celtic wheel god, but perhaps, having been found at Birdoswald, it is a symbol of Jupiter, with the spokes of the wheel representing the rays of the sun. No date given. Submitted with the kind permission of Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery Trust. (Vote or comment on this photo)

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Tullie House Museum submitted by Anne T : These hooded figures, or "genii Cucullati" (called 'minor gods wearing cloaks' by today's archaeologists, but not by the Celts or Romans) are Celtic in origin. Usually in groups of three, the end figure on this stone has broken off. This stone is on loan from Senhouse Museum Trust in Maryport. Submitted with the kind permission of Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery Trust.

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Tullie House Museum submitted by Anne T : This face pot represents the Genii Cucullati - curious hooded dwarves of Celtic mythology associated with healing, prosperity and fertility. Triplication for the Celts is significant in averting evil influence or bad luck. From Devonshire Street, Carlisle. Submitted with the kind permission of Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery Trust.

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Tullie House Museum submitted by Anne T : This Celtic wheel-god was found at Netherby near Longtown. It holds a horn of plenty (cornucopia), a classical Roman symbol of prosperity and rich harvests. The spoked wheel being held over an altar is a Celtic symbol of the sky and sun god. The museum sign says the combination of Celtic and Roman elements make this unique in Britain. Submitted with the kind permission of Tullie House Museum ...

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Tullie House Museum submitted by Anne T : This little figure with an egg-shaped face with a large hood is thought to be a Celtic "Genius Cucullatus" figure. It could represent Telesphorus, the companion of Aesculapius, the god of healing. From Birdoswald, Cumbria. Submitted with the kind permission of Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery Trust.

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Tullie House Museum submitted by Anne T : This head is carve in the Celtic style, with bushy beard, moustache, almond shaped eyes, small low-set ears and long straight nose. May represent a Celtic god. From Netherby near Longtown. Submitted with the kind permission of Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery Trust.

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Tullie House Museum submitted by Anne T : This Celtic face stud shows a human face on the front of a bronze stud or mount. From Kirkby Thore. Submitted with the kind permission of Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery Trust.

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Tullie House Museum submitted by Anne T : As you walk up the stairs from the main entrance lobby to the first floor exhibits, this block of stone, hollowed out in the centre like a cross base, is right in front of you. Submitted with kind permission of Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery Trust

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Tullie House Museum submitted by Anne T : These silver sheets may be Roman in style, but they have the names and images of gods of Native British religion. Submitted with the kind permission of Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery Trust.

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Tullie House Museum submitted by Anne T : A lunula ("little moon") gold, crescent shaped necklace. Common in Ireland, but rare in mainland Britain. First found from Cornwall to Scotland, this is only the first to be recovered from Cumbria. Dates to 2200-1700BC, found near Brampton. Submitted with the kind permission of Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery Trust.

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Tullie House Museum submitted by Anne T : Half of a gold neck ring, one end possibly cut off during the Bronze Age for recycling (says the museum sign). Both the shape and pattern are rare in Northern Britain and it may have been imported from France or Ireland. Dates to 1500-900BC. Submitted with the kind permission of Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery Trust.

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Tullie House Museum submitted by Anne T : This Roman Milestone would have been what the Temple Sowerby milestone would probably have looked like when it was first put into place. Submitted with the kind permission of Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery Trust.

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Tullie House Museum submitted by Anne T : I really wanted to be able to pick this up and hold it, but it was (very wisely) displayed behind glass. This carved ball stone is only one of a few that have been found in England. From the Eden Valley near Carlisle, it is one of two from Cumbria. Dates from around 2,000 to 1,500BC. Submitted with the kind permission of Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery Trust. (4 comments)

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Tullie House Museum submitted by Anne T : Although this is Roman, it is so similar to the stone in Hexham Abbey, I had to include this. On loan from Senhouse Museum Trust in Maryport, it was found in the wall of Stanwix Church in 1787. Submitted with the kind permission of Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery Trust.

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Tullie House Museum submitted by Anne T : Displayed near to the video presentation of 'The Langdale Axe Factory', this polished hammer has a shaft hole to take a wooden handle. Displayed behind glass, but looks so tactile. From Musgrave, Kirby Stephen. Submitted with the kind permission of Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery Trust.

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Tullie House Museum submitted by Anne T : This bone hand comb dates from the Iron Age. It was used to press down the threads on looms. Displayed behind glass, and absolutely fascinating. Submitted with the kind permission of Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery Trust.

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Tullie House Museum submitted by Anne T : This seated Mother Goddess dates from the 3rd century. The museum sign says she may the work of a Celtic sculptor. The goddess is seated on a throne with curved arms, and is holding a pile of fruit in her lap. Place of origin not recorded. Submitted with the kind permission of Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery Trust.

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Tullie House Museum submitted by Anne T : I was intrigued by this crudely carved figure of a horned god with its left arm raised. Found at Willowford Bridge, Hadrian's Wall. Displayed in a dark corner and spotlight, making a little tricky to photograph without reflections. Submitted with the kind permission of Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery Trust.

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Tullie House Museum submitted by Anne T : This crudely carved head was found in the River Eden in/near Carlisle. Whilst there is doubt as to its antiquity, the 'cauliflower ears' are found on other genuine Celtic heads. Submitted with the kind permission of Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery Trust.

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Tullie House Museum submitted by Anne T : The museum sign says this is one of the finest representations of a Celtic god. Filled with lead, it was used as a weight. From Old Carlisle near Wigton. Submitted with the kind permission of Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery Trust.

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Re: Tullie House Museum by Anne T on Tuesday, 19 September 2017
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In case anyone else is interested, I've come across this modern English version of the curse inscribed upon this stone. Strong words from a man of God to 'Border Highwaymen'. Source: Daily Mail November 2011:
"Although the cursing stone was erected only ten years ago, its text is taken from a curse made in 1525. The curse was written by Gavid Dunbar, archbishop of Glasgow, to protect against the violent Reivers.
In modern English, it reads:
I curse their head and all the hairs of their head; I curse their face, their brain, their mouth, their nose, their tongue, their teeth, their forehead, their shoulders, their breast, their heart, their stomach, their back, their womb, their arms, their leggs, their hands, their feet, and every part of their body, from the top of their head to the soles of their feet, before and behind, within and without.
I curse them going and I curse them riding; I curse them standing and I curse them sitting; I curse them eating and I curse them drinking; I curse them rising, and I curse them lying; I curse them at home, I curse them away from home; I curse them within the house, I curse them outside of the house; I curse their wives, their children, and their servants who participate in their deeds; their crops, their cattle, their wool, their sheep, their horses, their swine, their geese, their hens, and all their livestock; their halls, their chambers, their kitchens, their stanchions, their barns, their cowsheds, their barnyards, their cabbage patches, their plows, their harrows, and the goods and houses that are necessary for their sustenance and welfare.
May all the malevolent wishes and curses ever known, since the beginning of the world, to this hour, light on them. May the malediction of God, that fell upon Lucifer and all his fellows, that cast them from the high Heaven to the deep hell, light upon them.
May the fire and the sword that stopped Adam from the gates of Paradise, stop them from the glory of Heaven, until they forebear, and make amends.
May the evil that fell upon cursed Cain, when he slew his brother Abel, needlessly, fall on them for the needless slaughter that they commit daily.
May the malediction that fell upon all the world, man and beast, and all that ever took life, when all were drowned by the flood of Noah, except Noah and his ark, fall upon them and drown them, man and beast, and make this realm free of them, for their wicked sins.
May the thunder and lightning which rained down upon Sodom and Gomorrah and all the lands surrounding them, and burned them for their vile sins, rain down upon them and burn them for their open sins.
May the evil and confusion that fell on the Gigantis for their oppression and pride in building the Tower of Babylon, confound them and all their works, for their open callous disregard and opression.
May all the plagues that fell upon Pharaoh and his people of Egypt, their lands, crops and cattle, fall upon them, their equipment, their places, their lands, their crops and livestock.
May the waters of the Tweed and other waters which they use, drown them, as the Red Sea drowned King Pharaoh and the people of Egypt, preserving God's people of Israel.
May the earth open, split and cleave, and swallow them straight to hell, as it swallowed cursed Dathan and Abiron, who disobeyed Moses and the command of God.
May the wild fire that reduced Thore and his followers to two-hundred-fifty in number, and others from 14,000 to 7,000 at anys, usurping against Moses and Aaron, servants of God, suddenly burn and consume them daily, for opposing the commands of God and Holy Church.
May the malediction that suddenly fell upon fair Absalom, riding through the wood against his father, King David, when the branches of a tree knocked him from his horse and hanged him by the hair, fall upon these untrue Scotsmen and hang them the same way, that all the world may see.
May the malediction that fell upon Nebuchadnezzar's lieutenant, Holofernes, making war and savagery upon true Chris

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The Truth About Faeries art exhibition 10th July - 12th September 2010 by Andy B on Monday, 14 June 2010
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Exhibition - The Truth About Faeries

The Truth About Faeries From A Midsummer Night's Dream to Lord of the Rings

Dates : 10th July 2010 - 12th September 2010
Location : Tullie House Art Gallery
Price Information : Free admission to the Art Gallery only.
Open daily all year round except 25th/26th December and 1st January
November-March: Mon-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 12pm-4pm
April-June and Sept-Oct: Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12pm-5pm
July and Aug: Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-5pm

From the Golden Age of illustration from the 1860s to 1920s up to the present day, this exhibition explores the prevailing interest amongst story tellers, artists, film makers and illustrators in the world of fairies.

The Truth about Faeries introduces mischievous and bad fairies such as brownies, goblins and trolls; good and beautiful fairies with gossamer wings; even fake fairies. It features the Victorian and Edwardian book illustrations of Richard Doyle, Arthur Rackham and Edmund Dulac as well as by Pre-Raphaelite artists Dante Gabriel Rossetti and Edward Coley Burne-Jones. Fairies manifest themselves in Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream and The Tempest; in classic fairy tales Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty; in Cecily Mary Barker’s Flower Fairies; as well as on page and screen in The Lord of the Rings. They appear in print, paint... and even in the round.

The story is brought up to date with work by contemporary artists Brian and Wendy Froud, Alan Lee, Patrick Woodroffe, Paul Gregory, Sean Jefferson and Charles Summers.

The Truth About Faeries was originated by Anne Anderson at Southampton City Art Gallery and the tour is organised by Expositionis. The exhibition and accompanying catalogue have been sponsored by FOSMAG, Peter Nahum @ the Leicester Galleries and Frederick Warne, publisher of the Flower Fairies™ books.

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More about the Carlisle Cursing Stone by Andy B on Monday, 26 October 2009
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More about the Carlisle Cursing Stone

http://www.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=2146412083

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Carlisle's Tullie House museum acquires Bronze Age treasure by coldrum on Thursday, 01 October 2009
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A rare early Bronze Age find – the first of its type in the UK for 100 years – has been acquired by Tullie House Museum in Carlisle.
The early Bronze Age lunula

It is a section of a necklace and was found in Brampton last year by a metal detector enthusiast.

The fragment was thought to be a piece of gold.

The museum passed on to Portable Antiquities Finds liaison officer Dot Boughton, who recognised it as the terminal from an early Bronze Age lunula.

It was therefore found to be treasure, and went to the British Museum for valuation. Tullie House was given the opportunity to acquire it as part of the treasure process.

The item comes from one end of a crescent-shaped gold necklace. In the 18th century, these were christened lunulae, because of their similarity to a crescent moon. They are made of sheet gold with expanded terminals that link together behind the neck, and are common in Ireland, where more than 85 have been found. They are much less common in Britain however, where only about 12 are known.

They tend to be found in western areas including Cornwall, Scotland and Wales. The Brampton fragment is very similar to complete ones from Auentaggart, near Dumfries, and Orbliston, Morayshire.

Both of these were found in the 19th century and this latest discovery is the first lunula to be found in Britain for more than 100 years.

Tim Padley, Tullie House’s Keeper of Archaeology, said: “It shows that these high status objects were being used in Cumbria and shows that there was some kind of connection between Cumbria and both Scotland and Ireland around 1900BC.

“This could have been trade or the exchange of ideas or gifts. Tullie House is very glad to acquire this object, which is an important addition to its prehistoric displays.”

http://www.cumberland-news.co.uk/news/carlisle_s_tullie_house_museum_acquires_bronze_age_treasure_1_610448?referrerPath=news
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