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York,16-22
Coppergate
Auger or 'spoon' bit
Mid 13th century
Blade
of U-shaped cross-section. Tang has a wedge-shaped tip which was set
in a wooden handle giving the object a T-shape. A tool used for making
holes in wood.
Dimensions:
L.140mm
Bibliography
:
Morris,
C.A., 2000. Craft, Industry and Everyday Life: Wood and Woodworking
in Anglo-Scandinavian and Medieval York, The Archaeology of York
17/13, 2113-4, 8190
Ottaway, P. and Rogers, N.S.H., 2002. Craft, Industry and Everyday
Life: Finds from Medieval York, The Archaeology of York 17/15
Location and accession details
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York Archaeological Trust 1976-81.7, sf854
(Photo:
S. I. Hill © York Archaeological Trust
Drawing:
S. Chew © York Archaeological Trust)
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