Hammerstone

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This large perforated hammerstone was found near Portpatrick in Wigtownshire. It is hard to date owing to its simplicity of shape, but it may date within the range 2500 to 1000 BC.

This large perforated hammerstone has been made using an oval cobble. The shafthole was drilled from either side, giving it an hourglass shape. There is batter damage to each end, showing that it has been used.

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• Online ID: 000-190-004-770-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.AH 20
• Date: Between 2500 and 1000 BC
  
• Material: Greenstone
  Hammer
  
• Dimensions: 6.75" x 3.75" x 2.75"
  
• What: Hammer
  
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• Where: Scotland, Wigtownshire, Portpatrick
  
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• Description: Hammer of greenstone from Portpatrick, Wigtownshire
  
• References:
  • Clough, T.H.McK. and Cummins, W.A. (eds). Stone Axe Studies, Volume 2. London: Council for British Archaeology (Research Report 67), 1988. 
  • Fenton, M.B. The petrological identification of stone battle axes and axe-hammers from Scotland. In: Clough, T.H.McK. and Cummins, W.A. (eds). Stone Axe Studies. London: Council for British Archaeology (Research Report 67), 1988, pp 92-132. 
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