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Photocopy of paper found in Salum House wrapped around a coin.

Message written on paper and wrapped around a coin then put in the foundations at the four corners for good luck. (Found by Biily Hayes in Salum House.)

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Builder`s `good luck` message dated 1925

When building a new house on Tiree, it was custom to place a coin and message at the four corners of the foundations for good luck. This message was found wrapped around a coin in the walls of Salum House.

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