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Description: | Copper alloy tool possibly dating from the Roman to the Late Medieval period. The tool is similar in shape to an axehead. The object measures 54.16mm in lengths, 25.69mm in width, 5.86mm in thickness and weighing 46.1g. The tool is rectangular in shape with a slightly rounded end which is thinned to form a dull blade. The opposing end is much thicker and squared, with a round hole set off center with measures 5.34mm in diameter. There is a band of slanted lines on the face of the tool about 4mm below the hole.The tool is dark grayish brown is color, with spots of bright green corrosion and light brown dirt. The surface is mildly pitted, with one gouge in the center of the tool's face. The reverse of the tool is much smoother than the front.
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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