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Forcegarth Pastures: archive photograph of smoothing stones
 
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Forcegarth Pastures: Smoothing stones

Smooth surfaced, disc shaped pebbles around 6 cm in diameter are sometimes found at Forcegarth. These objects are usually linked to weaving, probably used to smooth freshly woven fabrics.

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PREHISTORIC BURIALROMAN PERIOD FARMANGLO-SAXON ROYAL PALACEMEDIEVAL VILLAGEMEDIEVAL CASTLEPOST-MEDIEVAL LEAD WORKINGTWENTIETH CENTURY COAL MINE