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Narrow down your selection by Region using the filter above. A large stone that has marks left from the polishing of stone axes and similar tools in ancient times. Also known as a Polishing Stone



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Fort Hill Sharpening Stone Polissoir in New England
Posted by stonetracker on Tuesday, 09 April 2024
Condition: 4, Ambience: 4, Access: 4, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) No Comments

Potential Grinding Stone at Northampton Site Polissoir in New England
Posted by Andy B on Monday, 12 December 2022
Condition: 4, Ambience: 4, Access: 4, Accuracy: 3 (No Pic) No Comments

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