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Roman stone quern
Complete upper stone. There is a rynd chase, but no clearly defined pivot hole. Vertical well dressed, edge with socket for handle. There are roughly shaped openings either side of the pivot position. A raised lip, slightly oval, surrounds the central opening, c.160mm by 140mm, by 10mm high. The grinding surface is constant and only slightly worn.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
84.117H/9.18
Find Information
Site Name: Caerwent Courtyard House, Caerwent
Grid Reference: ST 468 907
Collection Method: excavation
Date: 1981-1984
Notes: Phase II, make-up for floor in Room II.3
Measurements
diameter / mm:380
thickness / mm:(centre) 60
thickness / mm:(edge) 70
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