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Record ID: BERK-0E2784
Object type: WHETSTONE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very fine early medieval polished whetstone pendant, made from a light black stone. There is a suspension hole at the top which has been pierced fom both sides to give a clean even finish. There are numerous shallow linear scores visible on both sides of the whetstone. This whetstone was probably used for the final finishing sharpening rather than the initial sharpening.
The whetstone measures 76.50mm long, 13.91mm wide and 6.89mm thick. It weighs 15 grams.
Created on: Thursday 11th June 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: BERK-386F69
Object type: WHETSTONE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A mid-grey whetstone of uncertain material and date. The stone is rectangular in plan with rounded ends and square in cross section. Two sides are smooth and two are pitted. There is no sign of use wear on the stone.
Created on: Monday 20th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 20th February 2023
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