Record ID: HESH-0CC9D4
Object type: MAUL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
A large stone implement of uncertain date and function, perhaps a maul. The artefact is a broadly sub-rectangular wedge of fine grained late Silurian or Devonian sandstone rock local to the area in which it was found (pers com Daniel Lockett). Approximately 1/3 along the length is a distinct band or groove which has been pecked forming a shallow depression. All of the other surfaces are not worked and are a mid purple brown colour with a well formed surface patina. The purpose of this groove is unclear; it maybe functional aiding the securing of rope / binding; however there are no im…
Created on: Monday 11th May 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 27th May 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Clun', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-AEA402
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Silver artefact, one end tapers in an eight-faceted cone shape. The stem is decorated with a series of ridges and is broken. The object appears to be a terminal, of what is unknown.
Created on: Tuesday 17th February 2009
Last updated: Tuesday 16th July 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wantage', grid reference and parish protected.