Grinding block and an axehead

This sandstone grinding block and axehead made from Langdale tuff were found together at Stoneykirk in Wigtownshire. They were used sometime between 3800 and 2500 BC.

The grinding block is hollowed on each face. It is imperfect and cracked. The small axehead is polished smooth. It was made from imported exotic stone from Langdale in Cumbria.

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Online ID:	000-100-033-143-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland X.AL 39
Date:	Between 3800 and 2500 BC
Material:	Felstone; small; polished Sandstone; hollowed on each face; imperfect
Dimensions:	2.25" x 1.56" 4.50" x 5.00"
What:	Axe Stone, sharpening
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Where:	Scotland, Wigtownshire, Stoneykirk Scotland, Wigtownshire, Stoneykirk
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Description:	Sharpening stone of sandstone hollowed on each face, from Stoneykirk, Wigtownshire Small axe head of polished felstone from Stoneykirk, Wigtownshire
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