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Record ID: DUR-4889B1
Object type: WHETSTONE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible whetstone of unknown date. It is sub-oval in plan with rounded edges. It is a rounded oval in cross-section. The object tapers either side towards the two shorter edges. It is made from a grey stone. There are linear grooves on all the surfaces, possibly caused by sharpening tools. Part of the stone has been broken on one of the larger surfaces. It is difficult to say that this is definitely a whetstone as natural stones could be used for this purpose without much working to make them suitable. It weighs >1kg and measures 114.07mm in length and 52.97mm in width.
Created on: Monday 3rd September 2012
Last updated: Monday 3rd September 2012
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