Whetstone

Description

Whetstone of 'verde antico', found near the ruins of St Salvador Chapel, Shapinsay, Orkney, 800 - 1250 AD

Museum reference

X.AL 20

Collection

Archaeology

Object name

Whetstone

Date

800 - 1250

Materials

Verde-antico

Physical description

Verde antico; perforated at one end

Collection place(s)

St Salvador's Chapel, Shapinsay, Orkney, Scotland, Northern Europe

References

Maldonado, A. 2021. Crucible of Nations: Scotland from Viking Age to Medieval Kingdom. Edinburgh: National Museums Scotland.

Links to other web pages

Canmore Site Record

Canmore Site Record

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