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Description: | A Post Medieval large iron socketed tool (17th century). The tool has a rectangular cross-sectioned shaft with two loops for suspension; one at the end and one 140mm along the length. Both the loops are aligned along the same plane. At the other end of the shaft is a cast socket with a rectangular cut-away section. The exact purpose of this tool is unclear and Tom Wareham is not aware of any parallels. Dimensions: Diameter of socket: 30.09mm; diameter of suspension loop: 42.22mm; length: 450mm; width: 17.96mm; thickness: 15.49mm; weight: 779.7g.Identification and dating by Tony Pilson and Ian Smith based on foreshore context.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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