Whetstone, Carronbridge
Carronbridge
Found on the east side of the Nith in the Iron Age enclosure at
Carronbridge, this whetstone is a typical example of the type.
Whetstones, made of stone, were used for the sharpening of knives.
This example has a long rectangular shaped block of fine grained
stone, probably sandstone. All the edges have been rounded off. It
is discoloured with probable red iron stains.
Object no :
RPD0316
Collection :
Creator :
NA
Place of Production :
NA
Dimensions :
length: 111 mm width: 35 mm depth: 25 mm
Materials :
stone & sandstone
Location :
Carronbridge
Related site :
Accession number :
DUMFM:1995.1.31
Copyright :
NA
