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Prehistoric wooden pounder
No similar objects are known from Iron Age contexts although similar implements were used for food preparation during the 17th and 18th centuries. Similar implements were also used forbeating flax during the Viking period and the Breiddin object shows a similar degree of wear.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
81.78H/355
Find Information
Site Name: The Breidden Hillfort, Criggion
Grid Reference: SJ 292 144
Collection Method: excavation
Date: 1968-1976
Notes: Excavated by the Clwyd-Powys Arch. Trust. Context B6436.
Measurements
length / mm:328
maximum diameter / mm:65-68
diameter / mm
minimum diameter / mm:31-46
diameter / mm
Material
wood
Techniques
carved
Location
In store
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