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Record ID: PUBLIC-64BC92
Object type: WHETSTONE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete whetstone of probable early-medieval date (c. AD 800 - 1100).
Description: The whetstone is formed from a very fine-grained, sedimentary, mica-rich stone. It is sub-trapezoidal in plan with tapering sides and is trapezoidal in cross section although there is significant post-depositional damage that has changed its profile. Both ends are broken, probably in antiquity. Two sides are flat and smooth. The other sides are damaged.
Measurements: Length 86.72mm: Width 25.09mm: Thickness 16.29mm: Weight 63.33g
Discussion: Dating of whetstones is difficult as they were …
Created on: Tuesday 16th October 2018
Last updated: Monday 22nd October 2018
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