Perforated cobble hammerstone

This hammerstone was found at Glenluce in Wigtownshire. It could have been used for various purposes requiring hammering. Because of its simple shape, it is very hard to date.

This hammerstone has been made by drilling an irregularly-shaped shafthole from either side through an oval cobble. One end has heavy batter wear-marks, the other less so, but these show that it had been used as a hammerstone.

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Online ID:	000-190-004-785-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 49
Date:	Unknown
Material:	Stone
Dimensions:	4.25" x 3.25" x 2.75"
What:	Hammer
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Where:	Scotland, Wigtownshire, Stoneykirk, Glenluce
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Description:	Hammer of stone from Glenluce, Wigtownshire
References:	Roe, F.E.S. Typology of stone implements with shaftholes. In: Clough, T.H.McK. and Cummins, W.A. (eds). Stone Axe Studies. London: Council for British Archaeology (Research Report 23), 1979, pp 23-48.
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