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Roman stone quern
Two fragments (c.40%) of an upper stone. Slightly splayed well dressed, edge. There is a recessed hopper surrounding the pivot hole, c. 1cm deep, 10cm. in diameter with rynd chase. There is a socket for a handle. The convex grinding surface is slightly worn, especially at the edge. Conglomerate with mainly vein quartz.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
84.117H/9.16
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.5 (corridor)
Acquisition
donation, 4/12/1984
Measurements
diameter / mm:(orig.) 340
diameter / mm:(pivot) 60
thickness / mm:(centre) 45
thickness / mm:(edge) 70
Material
Old Red Sandstone
Location
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