York,16-22 Coppergate
Wedge
12th - 13th century
Shaft tapers slightly and has a heavily burred head. A tool used for splitting large timbers.
Dimensions: L.100, W.47, T.12mm

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, 2106-8, 8170
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 :
York Archaeological Trust 1976-81.7, sf1999

(Photo: S. I. Hill © York Archaeological Trust)