The Quern-quarries of Mayen in the Eifel
J. Röder
Every prehistorian has heard of the famous volcanic rock Eifel from which querns were made in prehistoric and later times. The source came several names, we read Andernach, Niedermendig Mayen lava. Actually, Andernach is merely Rhineland town nearest to quarries; there no lava there. quarries, but they did not begin be worked until Middle Ages, then output was only about one third that Mayen. Since however passed through on its way Rhine, latter name got attached, Britain usually write ‘Niedermendig lava’. But all Roman came, are still being worked. During a visit Germany July 1953, I conducted round them by Dr J. Röder Koblenz. following account, though possible visit, an original composition derived authoritative article others, kindly been abstracted for me English Mr D. van der Waals Amsterdam. wish also thank loan illustrations, especially blocks FIGS, 1 3.
Antiquity