Record ID: CORN-955913
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete forged iron knife, with a broken blade at one end, and tapering towards the tang at the other end which is bent at a 45 degree angle. The upper edge and the blade edge have parallel sides in plan, from the break until the blade starts to taper towards the tang, at an oblique angle. One face of the knife is forged and tapered in three stages, as it narrows to the cutting edge, in section. The opposite face is flat, suggesting that this blade was used to cut sideways, perhaps as part of a pair of shears, or used like a 'currier' knife which was used for cutting and paring lea…
Created on: Monday 10th February 2014
Last updated: Thursday 6th March 2014
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Record ID: NMS-8DEF14
Object type: HORSESHOE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval to post-medieval iron horseshoe with three nail holes on both branches, remains of three nails, one right-angle calkin and one feathered, thickened heel. Width 110mm. Length 125mm. Clark 1995, Type 4. c.1350 - c.1600. CRP 28/7
Created on: Monday 10th February 2014
Last updated: Monday 10th February 2014
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