Hammerstone

Collection object


0000.0064
L. 23.6; W. max 10.9; T. max 5.6; Wt. 2214.8g
Hammerstone, stone. Large utilised beach pebble. Ovoid in outline, oval cross- section. One edge is straight, the other widening from one end in a broad curve to the narrow end. One face is completely removed fragmentarily, and the stone was broken longtitudinally, repaired with glue. Both ends are pocked from use, the broad end towards the straight edge. Neolithic L. 23.6; W. max 10.9; T. max 5.6; Wt. 2214.8g Doonbeg Co Clare / Hammer Stone handwritten in white ink on one face