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Rattray Masons' Chisel
Rattray Masons' Chisel
Rattray Masons' Chisel

Rattray Masons' Chisel

Date14th-16th Century
Object NameChisel
Mediumiron
ClassificationsArchaeology Excavated
DimensionsLength: 26.3 cm
z Blade: 30mm
Head: 24mm
AcquisitionTransferred in 1994 from Historic Scotland.
LocationView by Appointment
Object numberABDMS028233
About MeSite: Rattray
NGR: NK 088 579
Place: Aberdeenshire
Ctext / Per: Period III FP36
Meth / Date: Excavation 1985 - 1990
By: H&C Murray
No: 654
Desc: Masons' chisel with distinctive burred head, octagonal-sectioned stem and flaring blade.


Publication:excavations at rattray, aberdeenshire, h k murray & j c murray. medieval archaeology vol.xxxvii 1993, p175+177, cat.25
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