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The clàrsach or harp played by the Gaels of Scotland and Ireland between the 11th and 19th centuries was certainly wire-strung.

The Irish Maedoc book shrine dates from the 11th century, and clearly shows a harper with a triangular framed harp including a " T-Section " in the pillar.

The Irish word lamhchrann came into use at an unknown date to indicate this pillar which would have supplied the bracing to withstand the tension of a wire-strung harp.