Bodkin with metal point and spherical wooden handle. The wooden handle is split and shows evidence of damage from woodworm. [ZM 'DCF 2004-2006 What's Upstairs?' 25/11/2004]

Collection type: Object
Description: Bodkin with metal point and spherical wooden handle. The wooden handle is split and shows evidence of damage from woodworm. [ZM 'DCF 2004-2006 What's Upstairs?' 25/11/2004]
Geographical reference: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Europe > Northern Europe > United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; England Dorset near Shaftesbury
Cultural groups: English
Person: Maker Unknown Maker; Field collector T.J. Bidwell; PRM source T.J. Bidwell
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1988
Date collected: By 1988
Acquisition information: Donated: 1988
Materials and processes: Material Iron Metal, Material Wood Plant, Process Carved
Dimensions: Length: max 250 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1988.31.2

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