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awl
Object Type
awl
Museum number
2010,8042.352
Description
A complete awl, of elongated unequal rhombus shape. The longer end, of square cross-section, tapers evenly to an intact rounded and pointed tip. The shorter end, of rectangular cross-section, tapers to a chisel-like edge. While the shorter end might have functioned solely as a tang to secure the awl in a handle it is conceivable that it also served as a tool – a bradawl – for a dual-purpose implement with interchangeable handle.
Cultures/periods
Middle Bronze Age
Late Bronze Age
Excavator/field collector
Excavated by:
North Hertfordshire Archaeological Society
Excavated by:
Heritage Network Ltd.
Findspot
Excavated/Findspot:
Baldock
, BGF 05, SF 910, Context 350
(near Ashwell)
Materials
copper alloy
Dimensions
Length:
93.20 millimetres
Weight:
12.11 grammes
Bibliographic references
Jackson & Burleigh 2018 / Dea Senuna: Treasure, Cult and Ritual at Ashwell, Hertfordshire
(Prehistoric Objects 10.44)
Location
Not on display
Acquisition name
Donated by:
Sheppard, Sam
Donated by:
Sheppard, Gurney
Acquisition date
2010
Department
Britain, Europe and Prehistory
Registration number
2010,8042.352