Record ID: PUBLIC-A40818
Object type: WEDGE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small cast copper alloy wedge. It has decoration in the form of two lines parrallel to the edge of the long side but on one edge only. The reverse has no decoration. It is uncertain what this is used for, it may date from as early as the Bronze Age. Dimensions: It is 20mm long, 18mm wide and 3mm deep. It weighs 5.4g
Created on: Thursday 12th September 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 17th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Carlisle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-C203BB
Object type: WEDGE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron axehead or more likely a woodworking tool such as a wedge. The piece is trapezoid in plan and rectangular in section, tapering to the blade edge. However, there is no clear area where the wooden handle would have been attached, and the 'handle-end' is flat which might suggest it was used as a woodworking wedge. Moreover, the metal at the flat-end is rolled over in places towards the blade-end, which would be consistent with the item being struck for use as a wedge. The object is corroded. The date of the item is uncertain, but post-medieval is possible. The height of the…
Created on: Wednesday 17th May 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 24th May 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-6EB1C4
Object type: WEDGE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded iron wedge of uncertain date. The wedge is sub-rectangular in plan, tapering in width, towards the bottom end. The top is angled outwards and shows burring from repeated hammering. Wedges of this type and size have many uses, such as securing the drop side of a cart or agricultural implement. Length 92.68 mm. Width at top 22.60 mm. Width at bottom 13.89 mm. Thickness 4.91 mm. Weight 50 grams.
Created on: Wednesday 15th January 2014
Last updated: Friday 29th June 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-FA08B1
Object type: WEDGE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded iron wedge of uncertain date. The object is tapered and D-shaped in cross section, with a expanded head, which may be from repeated hammering.
Created on: Saturday 17th August 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 10th July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Wimborne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-76EFD5
Object type: WEDGE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very corroded wedge of iron of unknown date with flat sides, tapering from 27.4mm thickness at the head end down to 5.5mm at the opposite end. The wedge is trapezoidal in plan and triangular in cross section. The head flares out from the main body slightly and is flattened suggesting it has been repeatedly struck. The iron is badly corroded and large areas are flaking off. It has been coated with varnish in the past to prevent further corrosion. It was probably used as a log/plank splitter and is likely to be of Post Medieval date (c. 1500 - 1800 AD).
Created on: Monday 18th March 2013
Last updated: Thursday 25th February 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beedon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-76C274
Object type: WEDGE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A solid wedge of iron of unknown date with flat sides, tapering from 24.1mm thickness at the head end down to 4.4mm at the opposite end. The wedge is sub rectangular in plan and triangular in cross section. The head flares out from the main body and is very slightly domed with one end a little higher than the other suggesting it has been repeatedly struck. It has been coated with varnish in the past to prevent further corrosion. The wedge was probably used as a log/plank splitter and is likely to be of Post Medieval date (c. 1500 - 1800 AD).
Created on: Monday 18th March 2013
Last updated: Thursday 25th February 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beedon', grid reference and parish protected.