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Medieval / Post-Medieval iron shears
A pair of shears bent slightly out of shape. Looped head, forming into two narrow triangular-shaped blades. Each blade is single-edged with the sharpened edge facing inwards for cutting. One blade is shorter, possibly from damage/corrosion. Pitted, uneven suface.
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Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
41.299/1
Find Information
Site Name: Criccieth Castle, Gwynedd
Acquisition
Donation, 5/12/1941
Measurements
length / mm:94.3 (overall)
width / mm:25.9
thickness / mm:3.4
weight / g:10.6
maximum length / mm:48 (blade)
length / mm
Material
iron
Location
St Fagans Gweithdy gallery : Weaving
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