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QUERN

Unique ID: SF9226

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

Fragment of a 'mustard' quern made from imported Rhenish lava. About a quarter survives; its diameter is c. 170 mm, it is c. 35 mm thick, and its central hole has a diameter of c. 40 mm. Probably an upper stone, its grinding surface is harp-dressed and the other surface is roughly pecked. 'Mustard' querns are mentioned in inventories and wills from the 17th century onwards and it is thought that these small querns are the ones referred to.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: AD 1600
Date to: AD 1900

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 35 mm
Weight: 421 g
Diameter: 170 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 19th June 2002

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Metamorphic rock
Completeness: Fragment

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Suffolk (County)
District: Suffolk Coastal (District)
To be known as: WESTERFIELD

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Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Gardening
General landuse: Other
Specific landuse: Garden

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Recording Institution: SF
Created: 21 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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