Axe shaped stone

This axe shaped stone found in Sanquhar in 1889 is puzzling as it is made of sandstone, a soft material.  It may have been used as a whetstone for sharpening.
Object no :
SQAM010n
Collection :
James R Wilson
Creator :
NA
Place of Production :
NA
Dimensions :
length 200mm, height 30mm
Materials :
sandstone
Location :
NA
Related site :
Mark Farm, Castle Kennedy
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