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Description: | A complete post-medieval iron needle with modification (17th century). The needle has a circular cross-section with rectangular eye with groove at one end. Approximately half-way down the length of the needle the shaft is hammered to form a curved blade. There is a slight bend in the shaft of the needle just in front of the eye. It is unclear if this is deliberate or later damage. Identification and dating by Tony Pilson and Ian Smith based on foreshore context. Identification by Geoff Egan, PAS Finds Advisor Medieval and Post Medieval Artefacts. Geoff Egan noted that this needle had been modified to create a blade, possibly for use as a medical instrument. Dimensions: length: 93.58mm; width of blade: 7.17mm; thickness of blade: 2.18mm; diameter of shaft: 3.58mm; weight: 5.80g.
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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