Dorchester Illustration today re stone at Four Corners

[Earl Taylor]

Several people have suggested explanations of what the stone is/was.  Most agree it is was not a corner stone.

Some have suggested it was a millstone for grinding grain, possibly an unfinished one.  Others say the hole in the middle is larger than millstones would usually have.  Another suggestion is a well capstone.  The hole in the middles may not be big enough for much more than a small bucket to fit through.  Another suggestion is a vertical crusher stone.  See picture attached.

Earl Taylor

Dorchester Historica Society