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fitzcoraldo Sep 18, 2003 12:15:20

Replying to FourWinds

An alternative.
http://www.alkelda.f9.co.uk/newton1.htm

FourWinds Sep 18, 2003 12:52:08

Replying to fitzcoraldo

A thing for grinding 'ritual gruel' has also been suggested for their use in the past. It's a fair enough proposal.

morfe Sep 18, 2003 15:06:44

Replying to fitzcoraldo

It makes sense to use a pestle and mortar at the site of the stone in which it is carved, rather than hack off a smaller chunk (lots of energy) and try and fashion that one into the desired receptacle. You get more leverage with a big 'fixed' stone?

Hob Sep 18, 2003 16:58:26

Replying to fitzcoraldo

So are these Bullauns then? The website I looked at said Bullauns have hemispherical depressions. Is this Bullaunshite? Or is it just one of those complicated "Each is unique and has it's own characteristics" type of thing?

How do you tell they aren't medieval preaching stones? Or were preaching stones re-used ritual gruel mashers?