Perforated cobble

This perforated triangular cobble was found at Gallowhill at Turriff in Aberdeenshire. It could have been used as a weight or a wedge. Its date is unknown.

This has been made from a small, roughly triangular cobble. It has an hourglass-shaped perforation, drilled mostly from one side, and positioned off-centre.

Perforated cobbles of various shapes and sizes have been used for various purposes: fishing weights, roof weights, loom weights, etc. This particular one has a shape which would also allow it to be used as a heavy-duty wedge.

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Online ID:	000-190-004-780-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland X.AH 34
Date:	Unknown
Material:	Porphyry
Dimensions:	2.75" x 2.50"
What:	Hammer
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Where:	Scotland, Aberdeenshire, Turriff, Gallowhill
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Description:	Wedge-shaped hammer of porphyry from Gallowhill, Turriff, Aberdeenshire
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