Cleaver

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This butcher's cleaver was found at Traprain Law in East Lothian. It is made of iron and dates from between 80 and 200 AD.

The cleaver has a large single edge, now somewhat damaged, and a thin tang. It is partially corroded.

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• Online ID: 000-100-040-030-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.GVM 442 B
• Date: Between 80 and 200 AD
  
• Material: Iron; large; single-edged; thin tang
  Iron; single-edged; thin tang
  Cleaver, butcher's
  Cleaver, butcher's
  
• Dimensions: 6.20" L; blade 1.90"
  6.20" L; blade 1.90"
  
• What: Cleaver, butcher's
  Cleaver, butcher's
  
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• Where: Scotland, East Lothian, Traprain Law
  Scotland, East Lothian, Traprain Law
  
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• Description: Butcher's iron cleaver from Traprain Law
  Butcher's iron cleaver from Traprain Law
  
• References:
  • Burley, Elizabeth. Metal-work from Traprain Law. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland 89 (1955-1956), 118-226, no. 442. 
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