Bog oak quern

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Title

Bog oak quern

Subject

Highlands

Description

This object has been included in the gallery because its purpose is a bit of a mystery. It is believed to be a type of wooden quern made from bog oak. It was found in the Crinan peat bog and is a much sturdier specimen than it would appear. Querns were used from ancient times to grind grain. More usually they are made from stone.

Creator

Scottish

Source

objects,highlandlife

Contributor

eulac3d

Type

Physical Object

Identifier

34

Date Modified

17/11/2021

Extent

diam 305 mm x H 152 mm

Medium

West Highland Museum

Europeana

Europeana Data Provider

West Highlands Museum

Europeana Type

TEXT

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Prim Media

505

Material

bog oak

Object Number

1045

Citation

Scottish, “Bog oak quern,” West Highalnds Museum, accessed January 23, 2025, https://whm100.org/omeka/items/show/104.

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