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Early Medieval whetstone
A natural sandstone pebble which has acquired a marked polish on the top and left side and a slight polish on the right side, presumably through use as a rubbing-stone.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
62.203/J.6
Find Information
Site Name: Dinas Powis, Vale of Glamorgan
Grid Reference: ST 148 722
Collection Method: excavation
Date: 1954-1958
Notes: Section 9, Cut XXVII, Layer (3), Context- A/C A: Powdery soil, usually light in colour with some stone, much bone, charcoal flecking. C: Black, usually greasy soil, with small angular rubble; much bone, charcoal flecking; rich in finds.
Acquisition
Donation, 14/6/1962
Measurements
length / mm:110
width / mm:40
thickness / mm:29
Material
sandstone
Location
In store
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