Nineteen whetstones were found on the Mary Rose, fourteen were found in or between the Surgeon’s and Carpenters’ cabins which were close to each other on the main gun deck. Two wooden holders were found, although they were missing their whetstones.
This is made of poplar and is decorated with panels of incised cross-hatching. It has a triangular handle, and a convenient cut-out so that a finger can be inserted to access the stone.