Cleaver

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:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
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
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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