Record ID: SOMDOR-043CB6
Object type: BURNISHER
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small and roughly shaped object of Greensand Chert with a flat underside worn smooth through use. The object was found in association with Roman domestic material and may be of Roman date. The object is sub-square in plan, with a raised point in the top which has been roughly shaped to allow it to be gripped by two fingers and a thumb. The grip is not good enough to enable the stone to be lifted and must have been used to polish objects lying flat on a surface. This is supported by the fact that the underside of the object is worn smooth and flat. The object is made from greensand Ch…
Created on: Monday 12th February 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Misterton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMGW-CBF8C3
Object type: BURNISHER
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Newport
Workflow stage: Published
A flat fragment of sandstone which has been utilised along the edges, forming wear facets and a notch. Two corners have been worn to points.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd December 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.