Find Spot record MDR830 - Quernstone, St Oswald's church, Ashbourne
Type and Period (1)
- FINDSPOT (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
According to notes in Sheffield City Museum made by J Radley, the top stone of a beehive rotary quern was found at Ashbourne Church. It dates to the Roman period. Its dimensions are as follows: diameter 3½ ins; height 10½ ins. The central perforation has a diameter of 1¾ ins. (1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDR9421 Index: NDAT. 0054. 0054.
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Location
| Grid reference | SK 1764 4646 (point) (Approximate) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ASHBOURNE, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Aug 16 2016 2:02PM