2007-08-01 13:52:18 Robert Collins rcollins 2011-02-24 13:47:52 Daniel Pett dpett NCL-07FAD0 Wedge 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. 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 s... Copper alloy Cast UNKNOWN UNKNOWN 45.25 74.01 41.75 Uncertain 2007-08-01 13:52:18 NORTH YORKSHIRE HARROGATE CUNDALL WITH LECKBY POINT( ) SE47SW SE4447 29.06.2003 Metal detector 1 NCL Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2007 These records can be reproduced in a non commercial enviroment as long as the original recorder is cited. The Portable Antiquities Scheme info@finds.org.uk No fees are applicable.