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Medieval iron tongs
A pair of iron blacksmiths' tongs. Two long, narrow handles connected at an axis/pivot point at the proximal end, very close to the jaws. Both handles are square in profile, flattening and broadening at the distal ends. From the axis point the handles curve to form the head. The bits are flat for gripping.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
41.246/1
Find Information
Site Name: Criccieth Castle, Gwynedd
Notes: found during reparation work
Acquisition
Donation, 6/10/1941
Measurements
length / mm:569.0 (max.)
length / mm:493 (handles, from axis point)
length / mm:72 (head, from axis point)
width / mm:25 (head)
weight / g:594.7
Material
iron
Location
In store
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