Record ID: HESH-F6D795
Object type: DOOR FITTING
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A dressed rectangular block of mid yellow coloured coarse micaceous sandstone -the upper surface has been carved and a irregular worn oval shaped depression is present. This form of artefact is often called a pivot stone or door / window hinge stone and acts as a relatively crude pivot in historic buildings. The stone has been heavily abraded in the soil and most of the surfaces are irregular. Dating artefacts such as these is difficult - it is most likely to be later medieval or post medieval (1400 - 1750) The fragment measures: 74.0mm length, 82.1mm width, is 43.7mm thick and …
Created on: Wednesday 19th July 2017
Last updated: Friday 6th October 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kingsland', grid reference and parish protected.