Record ID: NCL-07FAD0 - UNKNOWN wedge

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Wedge

Unique ID: NCL-07FAD0

Object type certainty: Certain

A cast copper-alloy wedge of unknown date.

The wedge has a blunted edge at one end, and a rounded head at the opposite end. The rounded head appears to have attained this shape by repeated hammering. Just inside the head is the corroded remains of an iron collar, which appears to have been set into an inset groove 12mm in width and at least 1mm in depth, a small section of which is visible on one face.

The object has an uneven surface, with some pitting on one face. However the patina is generally even.

One of the broad faces of the wedge may be decorated with three incised lines running across the blade close to the groove for the collar. Unfortunately, iron corrosion has affected these grooves, and it is unclear if they are decorative or scars from use.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: UNKNOWN
Period from: UNKNOWN [scope notes | view all attributed records]

Dimensions and weight

Length: 74.01 mm
Width: 45.25 mm
Thickness: 41.75 mm
Weight: 491 g
Quantity: 1

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Secondary material: Iron [scope notes| view all attributed records]
Manufacture method: Cast [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Completeness: Uncertain [scope notes | view all attributed records]

Spatial data

Region: Yorkshire And The Humber
County: North Yorkshire
District: Harrogate
Parish: Cundall With Leckby

Restricted 4 Figure grid reference: SE4272
The map has been degraded and provides an approximate location with a degree of random obfuscation.
Grid reference source: Centred on village (which isn't a parish)
Grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Method of discovery: Metal detector [scope notes]
General landuse: Cultivated land [scope notes]

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 1st June 2007

Personal details

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Recorded by: Dr Robert Collins - [ view all attributed records]
Identified by: Dr Robert Collins - [view all attributed records]

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