token; communion "Hamilton (Saffronhall) ABS"

Production date
1756
 Description
Oblong communion token embossed on the obverse "AC CAMBS & KILBRIDE/ MR/ W.O/ 1756". The reverse is blank.
William Oliver, first minister from 1755 to 1775. Cambs & Kilbride - the first designation of this congregation was that of Cambusnethan and Kilbride. Hamilton was the centre and main stronghold of the congregation.
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Department
Object
Production date
1756
Signature & date
embossing:obverse:"AC CAMBS & KILBRIDE/ MR/ W.O/ 1756"
Associated place
Hamilton/South Lanarkshire
Associated notes
Cambs & Kilbride - 1st designation of this congregation was that of Cambusnethan and Kilbride. (Hamilton was the centre and main stronghold of the congregation.)
Measurement type, part and reading
Dimensions:0 - Whole:L 1.8cm (L 11/16")
Dimensions:0 - Whole:W 1.7cm (W 11/16")
Documentation
Scottish Communion Tokens; Rev R Dick; Minister; active 1902; 1902
Accession number
1977-001-0578

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