Record ID: WILT-7225AA
Object type: AWL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman to medieval (AD c.43-c.1500) awl. Overall, the awl measures 48.3mm long, 5.5mm wide and 5.2mm thick. It weighs 4.69g. The awl is rectangular in cross-section for half its length and circular in cross-section for the other half. Each half narrows to a point. The rectangular cross-sectioned part would have formed the tang and would have been inserted into a handle and the other point would have been the functional end.
Created on: Tuesday 9th December 2014
Last updated: Thursday 15th January 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'The Deverills', grid reference and parish protected.