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Record ID: LVPL-64750A
Object type: WEDGE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy tool, possibly a wedge or punch, of unknown date, possibly Roman or Medieval. The artefact is formed from a sub-rectangular bar, one end has been hammered to form a wedge, and this part is distorted. The worked edge has not been sharpened. There is no decoration present. The worked edge measures 15mm in width and is 4mm thick. The opposite end is rectangular in cross-section and is worn. It measures 11mm in width and is 7.5mm thick.
The bar is a mid-green patina which is corroded in places. Due to the functional nature of the tool it's form has changed little ov…
Created on: Wednesday 14th January 2015
Last updated: Friday 27th February 2015
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This findspot is known as 'Wrightington', grid reference and parish protected.
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