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Quern handle of bone

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From Foshigarry, North Uist, Outer Hebrides

Quern handle of bone
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This bone handle was used to turn a rotary quernstone for grinding cereal grain. It was found at Foshigarry on North Uist in the Outer Hebrides. It dates from between 200 BC and 800 AD.

The handle would have slotted into a hole in the top of the quernstone.

Quernstones were an essential tool, used in Scotland into the 18th century, especially on rural sites. They were an effective, if laborious, method for grinding corn, especially if small amounts were needed.

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