Pebble, Barhobble

A naturally worn pebble with a human form. this piece was found on an old ground surface below the early medieval chapel at Barhobble. It may have been kept as a curio because of its shape. The same level also produced limpet scrapers of probable Mesolithic date.
Object no :
WTAH071
Collection :
Stone Objects
Creator :
NA
Place of Production :
NA
Dimensions :
NA
Materials :
Stone
Location :
NA
Related site :
Barhobble
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