Is there something there or do I have an overactive imagination?

[Freemindedclark]

I have this rock that I found that has some interesting features. First off it is been polished as smooth and flat as a granite countertop. Under the right lightning and held at the right angle it appears to have had something ingraved into it's surface. I know it's hard to get the views that you need with a camera.

 

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[ANTIQUARIAN]

You're not loosing your marbles my friend... ok maybe just a few.

I see a stone that's been worn flat from being in a stream for millions of years.
I would hazard a guess you found this rock in a farm field, the 'engraving' is likely the result of plow strikes over the years.

Dave

 

[ToddsPoint]

The glacier probably flattened that side as it ground its way down from Canada. Lots and lots of rocks in the glacial till have one flat side. Gary

 

[Anduril]

No.
I think that if you had a truly overactive imagination, you'd put this in a garage sale with a sign claiming it was a chip off Plymouth Rock!

I agree the rock appears to be scratched, but I'm leaning towards that being natural wear.

 

[CRUSADER]

It does look ground down by another stone, if I found this in the UK, I would be thinking a hand quern-stone base.

 

[Freemindedclark]

This rock is way to smooth to be done by glacier or water. This thing is flat and polished beyond what mother nature. I'm not claiming to be an expert but.

 

[Freemindedclark]

It does look ground down by another stone, if I found this in the UK, I would be thinking a hand quern-stone base.

What is this stone you mention?

 

[A2coins]

You never know what people will do when they are bored could have been polished but with the markings not anything readable I would guess a plain rock but a cool looking one

 

[tamrock]

I'm on the fence. Glacier or handed man

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

What is this stone you mention?

"Quern-stones are stone tools for hand-grinding a wide variety of materials. They are used in pairs. The lower, stationary, stone is called a quern, while the upper mobile stone is called a handstone. The central hole is called the hopper and a handle slot enables the handstone to be rotated. They were first used in the Neolithic era to grind cereals into flour. Quern-stones have been used by numerous civilizations throughout the world to grind materials, the most important of which was usually grain to make flour for bread-making. They were generally replaced by millstones once mechanized forms of milling appeared, particularly the water mill and the windmill, although animals were also used to operate the millstones. However, in many non-Westernized, non-mechanized cultures they are still manufactured and used regularly and have only been replaced in many parts of the world in the last century or so."

 

[xaos]

Is there something there or do I have an overactive imagination?

I see no imagination in your post, only a desperate cry for help.

 

[stude]

An overactive imagination is a prerequisite for treasure hunters. That's what makes it fun and keeps us going

 

[Back-of-the-boat]

My first thought was glacier created by being shoved over other rocks.

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

An overactive imagination is a prerequisite for treasure hunters. That's what makes it fun and keeps us going

Well said my friend!

Dave

 

[Freemindedclark]

Take a close look at these enhanced photos. Zoom in on the top right to middle on the second not black and white photo. Nothing that is distinct but one could argue the possibility of some sort of inscription. And I don't mean the scratches/ gouges.