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Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales
A natural pebble, oval shaped, that has been highly polished. This polishing could be the result of water rolling, but is more likely to be deliberatly caused by repeated handling. The purpose of this stone is unclear. It may be a slingshot bolt, flooring or packing. It may also have been kept purely for its aesthetic appeal, this pebble is dark grey with pale patches.
Site Name: Porth y Rhaw, Solva
Notes: Excavations undertaken during the summers of 2019, 2021 and 2022 at Porth-y-Rhaw coastal promontory fort, Solva, Pembrokeshire (SAM PE-273), revealing occupation and finds of Iron Age and Romano-British date. The project was funded by Cadw, the Nineveh Charitable Trust, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority and The National Trust. The entire archive for this excavation was created and stored in digital format and is not held by Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales.
