From:Dunollie Museum, Castle and Grounds
Name/Titlequern stone
About this objectQuern stone (top stone) for grinding grain. Probably Lewisian gneiss. Circular with larger hole in centre and smaller hole near rim (for a turning handle). The front of the stone is pitted and the back (grinding surface) smooth.
Named CollectionThe MacDougall Collection
Object numberOBNMD:2005.860
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