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KNIFE

Unique ID: SF-EDAE41

Object type certainty: Possibly
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An incomplete iron object, possibly a very corroded fragment from a whittle and tang knife of uncertain date. It is flat, tapering towards one end to produce a triangular form. At the widest end of the triangle there appears to be a terminal end separated from the main plate by semi-circular notches to either side of the object, from which extends the heavily corroded terminal, perhaps formed from two prongs although this remains uncertain due to damage to the object. It measures 94.88mm in total length, 13.97mm in width/height, 3.27mm in thickness, and weighs 8.31g. This is probably a fragment from a very corroded iron knife or blade with tang, although a close identifiation remains uncertain and it could date to any point from the Roman period onwards.

Chronology

Broad period: UNKNOWN
Period from: UNKNOWN
Period to: UNKNOWN

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 94.88 mm
Width: 13.97 mm
Thickness: 3.27 mm
Weight: 8.31 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 1st June 2009

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Iron

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Suffolk (County)
District: Mid Suffolk (District)
To be known as: Stowmarket

Spatial coordinates


Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

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Audit data

Recording Institution: SF
Created: 14 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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