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Flute

Many fragments of medieval bone flutes have been excavated in Exeter. This one, shown on the right in the photograph, has three holes and a mouthpiece. It is well-worn which suggests it was a much-used instrument.

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    Medieval
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    Royal Albert Memorial Museum
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  • Place of production:
    Exeter (Timezone: Europe/London)
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  • Period:Medieval
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  • Repository:Royal Albert Memorial Museum