Call to return 700-year-old comb to Jedburgh Abbey

[Still Waters]

A 700-year-old comb found at Jedburgh Abbey 40 years ago should be returned, says the man who unearthed it on an archaeological dig.

The 12th Century Jedburgh comb is made from walrus ivory and finely carved with St George and the dragon.

It was displayed at the abbey for decades but disappeared from view in 2022 and was returned to its owner, National Museums Scotland, for conservation work.

Dig volunteer Alasdair Reid, who uncovered the artefact in a grave in 1984, said the Borders town was "very much its home".

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckmgzd363j7o

[Grim Reaper 6]

5 hours ago, Still Waters said:

A 700-year-old comb found at Jedburgh Abbey 40 years ago should be returned, says the man who unearthed it on an archaeological dig.

The 12th Century Jedburgh comb is made from walrus ivory and finely carved with St George and the dragon.

It was displayed at the abbey for decades but disappeared from view in 2022 and was returned to its owner, National Museums Scotland, for conservation work.

Dig volunteer Alasdair Reid, who uncovered the artefact in a grave in 1984, said the Borders town was "very much its home".

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckmgzd363j7o

It should be returned, or the Abbey should compensate or buyer from the owner.