Record ID: SF-BF2D70
Object type: ROTARY QUERN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Two fragments of rotary quernstones of probable Roman date. The larger fragment was found initially and the smaller one discovered close by on a subsequent visit. Both finds comprise small sections of larger disc-shaped quernstones, each featuring part of the original curved outer edges. The stone from which they are formed appears to be volcanic. The larger fragment has parallel, diagonal grooves across one face, while both faces of the smaller fragment are smooth, suggesting that they are not part of the same object. The form of the quern and the volcanic nature of the stone in…
Created on: Friday 30th October 2020
Last updated: Friday 30th October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Harkstead', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF4816
Object type: ROTARY QUERN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Fragment of rotary quern made from puddingstone. Plano-convex, less than a quarter survives with no trace of the central hole. Probably an upper stone, although there is also no trace of a hole in the outside for a turning stick, or of iron bands to hold a handle for turning. Rounded orange or occasionally orange/red inclusions. Original diameter approx. 320 mm, height 90 mm, too heavy to weigh with a conventional balance. The stone for these querns comes from Hertfordshire and the centre for their manufacture may have been the Verulamium area.
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2001
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'SUFFOLK CREETING ST PETER OR WEST CREETING', grid reference and parish protected.