ID:QZP40_2471_VOLXII_P263DESCRIPTION:This knocking stone was found in Shetland but was common across Scotland. The stone had a hollow into which grain was placed. The grain was then pounded with the mell or pounder. This dehusked the grain, making it fit for human consumption.
The mell-head in this illustration was made of oak and the handle of fir wood but pounders were also made of stone. The knocking stone was 19x13 inches (48x33cm) and the hollow was 12inches (30cm) wide at the top.
This illustration was taken from 'Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland. Vol XII, Part I' (1876-77)PLACENAME:N/ADISTRICT:ShetlandDATE OF IMAGE:1876PERIOD:1870sSOURCE:Highland LibrariesCOLLECTION:Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland (illustrations)Asset ID:31633KEYWORDS:
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