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Collection Item: Spade

Basic info

Collection
Archaeology
Object name
Spade
Object category
Medieval
Description
Rectangular spade shoe tapering to a cutting edge. At the opposite end two legs project for attachment to shaft handle. One rivet still present. The arms and the two-piece blade are fire-welded together.
Production date start
1300
Production date end
1500
Period
Medieval

More info

Identification

Object number
YORYM : 1948.535
Alternative number
YORYM : 2008.197
Number of objects
1
ID
11559

Physical Characteristics

Materials
Iron (material) (Whole)
Iron (material) (Rivet)

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Place
York