Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a feature of saddle quern?

  1. They were made of sandstones.

  2. Their bases were usually flat.

  3. They consisted of one base stone and another pounder.

  4. They were used for grinding grains, herbs and spices.

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Their bases were usually convex, so that they could be set in the earth or in the mud to prevent their rocking.