Whetstone
description
This elongated whetstone is made from a schist known as Norwegian Rag, which was the most common whetstone material in medieval England, especially in urban contexts.
This long example tapers to a pointed end and has been perforated for suspension. It would have been suitable for sharpening agricultural tools or very large blades.
Other information & metadata
Site location: Redcliffe, Bristol
Project type: Archaeological Excavation
Site type: Medieval town
Discovery context: Layer
Find reference: Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, BRSMG:2018.22
Website links:
Redcliff Quarter
Living and Working in a Medieval and Later Bristol Suburbย โ OCA Monograph
Cotswold Archaeology Reports Online: Report no. 9218_1 Vol. 1
Cotswold Archaeology Reports Online: Report no. 9218_1 Vol. 2
Cotswold Archaeology Reports Online: Report no. 9218_1 Vol. 3
Collection
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Material
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Dimensions
Length: 153mm
Width: 5-12mm
Thickness: 1-12mm

