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Collection Item: Whetstone

Basic info

Collection
Archaeology
Object name
Whetstone
Object category
Anglo-Scandinavian
Description
Sub-rectangular whetstone, heavily worn. Six scoring grooves are evident, three on each long side. The waist is prominently expanded. Fine-grained, well compacted sandstone.
Production date start
866
Production date end
1066
Period
Anglo-Scandinavian

More info

Identification

Object number
YORYM : 1947.1951.1
Alternative number
1951/47
1951.47
Number of objects
1
ID
388

Physical Characteristics

Materials
Stone (Whole)

Production

Technique
Worked