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Roman whetstone
Fractured fragment of whetstone with ferruginous accretion at one end; oval cross-section with two opposing flattened sides, both worn, the wear on one of which being apparently consistent with use by a right-handed person.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
98.6H/7.23
Find Information
Site Name: Leucarum Roman Fort, Loughor
Grid Reference: SS 5634 9798
Collection Method: excavation
Date: 1982 - 1988
Notes: two separate excavations: 1982-1984 and 1987-1988
Acquisition
Donation, 5/2/1998
Measurements
(): maximum length / mm:60
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(): maximum width / mm:26
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(): maximum height / mm:16
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Material
sandstone
Location
In store
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