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Knockin stane

Knockin stane

Date Added: 28 February 2010 Year: 1600 Institution Name: dnhhl Cat No: | 2003_206 | Picture No: 8236

Roughly squared lump of sandstone with deep bowl hollowed out, probably used as a mortar for hulling barley with a long pestle. Used until recently by John Sorley, Knockglass, for water for his chickens.

Dimensions: Width 365mm depth 370mm - Height 305mm

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