Stone anvil, Luce Sands

Freugh, Luce Sands
A triangular water-rolled sandstone cobble with a battered and striated face. Probably used as an anvil or working platform during flint knapping.   The hand-written label reads 'Freugh Stranraer'.
Object no :
SMAH 069
Collection :
John Dalrymple, 10th Earl of Stair
Creator :
NA
Place of Production :
NA
Dimensions :
65mm x 70mm
Materials :
Sandstone
Location :
Freugh, Luce Sands
Related site :
Luce Sands
Accession number :
WIWMS 1964.74
Copyright :
Dumfries & Galloway Council
2 Fmedia2 F10496022 Fsmah069 1964 74 stone anvil luce sands

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