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Roman whetstone
Fragment of pebble varying in cross section from sub-circular (at the fracture) to sub-rectangular (at the end). The only truly flat surface, however, is unworn. Apart from this area, the whole surface is worn apart from the end and the fracture; the stone tapers towards the fracture. Although use of such pebbles as whetstones is virtually impossible to prove, the shape and, in particular, the tapering away from the end points towards its use for sharpening.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
98.6H/7.19
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
Measurements
maximum length / mm:72 (broken)
length / mm
maximum width / mm:36
width / mm
maximum thickness / mm:30
thickness / mm
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