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Early Medieval whetstone
A sandstone pebble neatly shaped for use as a small whetstone. The marked faceting of both ends is probably due to use in this way.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
62.203/J.3
Find Information
Site Name: Dinas Powis, Vale of Glamorgan
Grid Reference: ST 148 722
Collection Method: excavation
Date: 1954-1958
Notes: Section 4, Cut XII, Layer (10), Context- H H: Humus on back of bank, thin towards crest, deeper towards interior. Some shattered bone, some artefacts.
Acquisition
Donation, 14/6/1962
Measurements
length / mm:40
width / mm:28
thickness / mm:18
Material
sandstone
Location
In store
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