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Early Medieval stone quern
Upper quernstone of an irregular oval shape with approximately 45% of the original circumference surviving (the rest having fractured away). The stone has been severely worn, with a strong circular wear pattern visible on the grinding surface. This has been reconditioned, having been pecked in order to roughen the worn grinding surface. The central hole is fairly cylindrical for most of the depth of the stone, narrowing from 55 mm to 35 mm.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
2007.12H/4.1
Find Information
Site Name: South Hook, Pembrokeshire
Grid Reference: SM 87376 06298
Collection Method: excavation
Date: 2006
Notes: South Hook LPG Site, Milford Haven (previously known as the Esso Site)
Acquisition
Donation, 2/3/2007
Measurements
diameter / mm:415 x 450
maximum thickness / mm:75
thickness / mm
maximum thickness / mm:55 (central hole)
thickness / mm
minimum thickness / mm:30 (central hole)
thickness / mm
weight / g:
Material
carboniferous sandstone
Location
In store
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