This small, flat and elongated whetstone was discovered in a pit where it had been deliberately placed alongside other metalworking tools, suggesting it formed part of a craftsman’s toolkit.

All of the faces of the whetstone show signs of sustained wear, while the ends have been neatly bevelled. The sides alternate between flat and bevelled surfaces, reflecting repeated use from different angles.

This pattern of wear is consistent with the sharpening of narrow blades, and the extensive smoothing across its surfaces shows that this was a well-used and valued tool.

Its modest size suggests use in detailed, skilled activities, indicating it was made for working on small tools or fine metalwork.