Record ID: HESH-9795D5
Object type: WEDGE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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 bar is a light green colour with an abraded patina. The patina would suggest either a Roman or Medieval date, it does not represent a prehistoric date. The tool measures 69.6mm length, 9.1mm x 7.9mm at …
Created on: Wednesday 5th August 2009
Last updated: Monday 7th August 2017
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Record ID: HESH-098032
Object type: WEDGE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unusual cast copper alloy / bronze wedge or possibly chisel formed from the recycled lower (blade) section of a looped palstave possibly decorated with a central rib. The palstave would date from the middle Bronze Age; however, it is difficult to say when it was made into a wedge. It is likely that this was done during either the later Middle Bronze Age or Late Bronze Age (1500-800 BC). The blade has been broken or deliberately trimmed at the junction point between the blade and the raised flanged stop ridge. It is difficult to ascertain more detail as the broken end has been repea…
Created on: Friday 18th July 2008
Last updated: Monday 23rd September 2019
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