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Monument Number 221769

Hob Uid: 221769
Location :
Wiltshire
West Overton
Grid Ref : SU1283071500
Summary :

Recumbent sarsen with grooved markings discovered in Parson's Penning by Inigo Jones. Possibly used for the shaping, whetting and polishing of axes etc (i.e. an in situ polissoir or polisher).

More information : SU128715: A recumbent sarsen stone with grooved markings,
discovered in 1962 by Inigo Jones at Parson's Penning. It is claimed
by Lacaille to be a particularly fine example of a grinding bench
for shaping, whetting, and polishing stone axe-heads, and to
compare with many Neolithic and Bronze Age examples in France. (1)

Sarsen located at approx SU 12837150. See photos. (2)
Sources :
Source Number : 1
Source :
Source details : Lacaille, AD. Three Grinding Stones
Page(s) : 190-6
Figs. :
Plates :
Vol(s) : 43, 1963
Source Number : 2
Source :
Source details : F1 MHB 16-JAN-75
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Monument Types:
Monument Period Name : Later Prehistoric
Display Date : Later Prehistoric
Monument End Date : 43
Monument Start Date : -4000
Monument Type : Rubbing Stone
Evidence : Enhanced Natural Feature
Monument Period Name : Uncertain
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Monument Type : Rubbing Stone
Evidence : Enhanced Natural Feature
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Related Records from other datasets:
External Cross Reference Source : SMR Number (Wiltshire)
External Cross Reference Number : 103
External Cross Reference Notes :
External Cross Reference Source : Scheduled Monument Legacy (County No.)
External Cross Reference Number : WI 820
External Cross Reference Notes :
External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : SU 17 SW 81
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Associated Activities :
Activity type : EXCAVATION
Start Date : 1963-01-01
End Date : 1963-12-31
Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1975-01-16
End Date : 1975-01-16
Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD SURVEY
Start Date : 1997-08-01
End Date : 1998-12-01