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WHETSTONE

Unique ID: NLM-4F0425

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Probably a complete Medieval slate whetstone. The light grey coloured whetstone is sub-rectangular in plan, sub-triangular in cross section and expands in thickness from one end. The thinner end has a circular perforation with a diameter of 5.1mm. The surface of the hone is uneven with scratches and broken edges. The length is 141.0mm, the maximum width is 30.2mm, the maximum thickness is 15.0mm and the weight is 107.03g

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1350
Date to: Circa AD 1540

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 141 mm
Width: 30.2 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight: 107.03 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st March 2006

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: NLM10296

Materials and construction

Primary material: Stone
Manufacture method: Cut

Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: North Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
District: North Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Haxey (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SE7801
Four figure Latitude: 53.499924
Four figure longitude: -0.825588
1:25K map: SE7801
1:10K map: SE70SE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Chance find during metal detecting
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: NLM
Created: 18 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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