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Record ID: BH-5FACB8
Object type: CLEAVER
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of an iron knife or cleaver blade dating to the Roman period. The blade is triangular in section, broken at one end and tapering to a tip at the other. It may be the tip of a Type 4 cleaver, rather than a knife although this is not certain.
Measurements: L (82) mm ; max W 30 mm ; max T 5 mm ; Wt 31 g ;
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2019
Last updated: Monday 15th July 2019
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Record ID: BM-5036CB
Object type: CLEAVER
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete iron cleaver of Manning (1985) Type 5 dating to the Roman period. Flat rectangular-sectioned tang, broken at one end, the other joining a triangular knife blade, angled downwards from the tang and stepping out at the lower edge. The tip is broken. Heavily obscured by dirt and corrosion, as such it is not even clear which side is the cutting edge.The object measures 226mm in length, a maximum of 60mm in width, a maximum of 27mm in thickness and weighs 295 grams.
Created on: Friday 23rd September 2016
Last updated: Monday 2nd September 2019
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Record ID: WILT-A6D6BF
Object type: CLEAVER
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman iron cleaver dating to the period c. AD 43 - 410. The cleaver is of Manning's Type 2a and features a wide blade extending from the conical socket which is formed of a piece of sheet iron which has been bent around to overlap at the mouth of the socket. The socket features an ovular perforation on one side which would have housed a rivet or nail to fix the cleaver to a wooden handle. The back of the balde is straight and level and follows the line of the socket. The cutting edge is convex and features a number of old breaks. The tip of the blade is missing. The cleaver is heavi…
Created on: Monday 5th January 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 15th December 2015
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This findspot is known as 'Broughton', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: SUSS-57FF76
Object type: CLEAVER
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete iron cleaver, probably of Roman date. The cleaver has a circular cross sectioned socket that tapers towards the blade. An indented line down one side may indicate were it was beaten flat then rolled round and overlapped but the details are obscured by corrosion. There is no clear indication of a rivet hole but the open end is slightly uneven and a small piece has broken off one side. Between the socket and the blade is a solid rectangular cross sectioned piece. Beyond this is the flatter blade. The back of the blade is flattened and continues in line with the socket while th…
Created on: Thursday 21st May 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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This findspot is known as 'Near Chichester', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: WMID-9ECB05
Object type: CLEAVER
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast iron probable cleaver, probably dating to the Roman period between AD 43-410 (length: 185mm; width: 51mm; thickness at shaft: 15mm; weight: 220.70g). The artefact has an incomplete sub-rectangular tang (approximate length: 55mm), which expands outwards into a straight-backed tool with a damaged blade/ cutting edge, which was probably curved in shape. Overall, the artefact is in a worn and corroded condition.
Similar examples are illustrated in W H Manning's 'Catalogue of the Romano-British Iron Tools, Fittings and Weapons in the British Museum;, 1985, page 123, pl…
Created on: Tuesday 15th November 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: NMS-17B313
Object type: CLEAVER
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Strongly convex blade which is wide in proportion to its length, with an almost straight back which continues the line of the socket and begins to curve upwards towards the missing point. The socket is almost closed and is broken across the nail-hole. Manning (1985, 120-2, plte 57) Type 1b, The form of the cleaver is closest to Q96. The majoity of these cleavers were used for butchering meat and intended for chopping rather than slicing.
Created on: Thursday 16th December 2004
Last updated: Wednesday 24th February 2016
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This findspot is known as 'Billingford', grid reference and parish protected.
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