Record ID: LVPL-716554
Object type: WEDGE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Sefton
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, however there are some diagonal file marks suggesting some form of finishing after casting. The worked edge measures 6.46mm in width and is 1.49mm thick. The bar is a light green colour, the patina has been cleaned by the finder using a wire brush and therefore cannot be used to gage the age of …
Created on: Tuesday 9th December 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 25th February 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ince Blundell', grid reference and parish protected.