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Description: | A large stone implement of uncertain date and function, perhaps a maul. The artefact is a broadly sub-rectangular wedge of fine grained late Silurian or Devonian sandstone rock local to the area in which it was found (pers com Daniel Lockett). Approximately 1/3 along the length is a distinct band or groove which has been pecked forming a shallow depression. All of the other surfaces are not worked and are a mid purple brown colour with a well formed surface patina. The purpose of this groove is unclear; it maybe functional aiding the securing of rope / binding; however there are no impact marks on either end suggesting that it could have been used as a maul or hammer. A potential use would be as a thatch weight or possibly some form of ad hoc cord tensioner - it does not resemble loom weights of any known period.The artefact measures 115.9mm length, 70.3mm maximum width and 48.6mm maximum thickness; it weighs 577 grams.Thanks are extended to Daniel Lockett - Natural Sciences curator at Shropshire Museums - for his opinion on the rock.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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