Object number
69/84
Description
Stone probably used for shaping rubbing stones or whetstones.
Stone probably used for shaping rubbing stones or whetstones.
This stone was probably used for shaping rubbing stones or whetstones. The piece of stone measures 42cm in length with 2 hollowed out sections measuring 21cm x 7cm.
Archival history
MERL 'Handwritten catalogue' form – ‘Quern stone // processing grain // Mrs M. Harfield, Castle Cary, Somerset // Stone. Two hollowed out sections each 21x7cm. This stone was probably used for shaping rubbing stones or whetstones.’
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_4059.tif - High resolution image
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_4061.tif - High resolution image
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_10112.tif - High resolution image
