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Early Medieval iron awl
Four reasonably well preserved examples of awls with quadrangular tangs and points of circular section, doubtless used for leather working. 40 and 41 have been much worn down. Similar awls have benfound at Cahercommaun (fig 29, 512); Lagore (fig 42, 1646, and 239, the latter very worn); Carraig Aille II (fig 11, 456 and 460, the latter worn); and Buston (fig 232).
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
62.203/B.39
Find Information
Site Name: Dinas Powis, Vale of Glamorgan
Grid Reference: ST 148 722
Collection Method: excavation
Date: 1954-1958
Notes: Cut I; Layer (1). Context C/D; C: Black, usually greasy soil, with small angular rubble; much bone, charcoal flecking; rich in finds. D: Large, often slabby stones, with smaller stones interspersed; dark humus-soil; relatively few bones or finds.
Measurements
length / mm:70
diameter / mm:6
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