NHER 20923 (Find Spot record) - Roman or medieval whetstone
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Summary
In 1979 a small Roman or medieval whetstone was discovered. It is perforated and could have been used as a pendant.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TL99NE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LITTLE ELLINGHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1979.
Northeast of Lay's Farm.
Small pendant hone with concave sides and perforation for suspension and pointed top. Sharpening edge bevelled
on both sides. Maximum height 125cm, maximum width 1.5cm.
Information from [1].
Identified by A.K. Lawson (NAU), 1979.
W. F. Milligan (NCM), 18 October 1984
See drawing (S1) in file.
Associated Sources (3)
Site and Feature Types and Periods (2)
Object Types (2)
- WHETSTONE (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- WHETSTONE (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Related NHER Records (0)
Record last edited
Mar 31 2014 12:44PM