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AWL
Unique ID: PUBLIC-4FFBF3
Object type certainty: Possibly
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status: Awaiting validation 
A possible copper alloy Awl of uncertain date. The Awl tapers from the blunt end at 3.5mm to a fine point at 1.3mm and is formed square although it does have a slight twist in its length. It has a bend, possibly meant in its construction along two thirds of its length. Similar to other awls on this site. The find has been given a wide date, but the square section of the awl suggests a probable later date.
Subsequent actions
Current location of find: With finder
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: UNKNOWN
Period from: BRONZE AGE
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 79 mm
Thickness: 3.5 mm
Weight: 5.1 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 2nd September 2012
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Medway (Unitary Authority)
District: Medway (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Strood
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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