Anzac Gallipoli Archaeology Database

Artefact Ordnance
Feature ID:
590
Artefact No.:
347
Artefact Type:
Ordnance
Survey Date:
13 September 2012
Location:
The Nek
Period:
c. 1915
Area Nationality:
ANZAC
Deployed By:
Length (cm):
8.5
Width (cm):
1.4
Preservation:
Associated Feature:
Material:
metal
Photographed:
Yes
Description:
Shrapnel fragments x 2, with ferrous oxidation. Shell casing fragments. Surface finds on side of dirt road. Fragment 1: Long narrow curved piece. Slightly pointed at one end; 8.5 x 1.4 cm x 1.8cm thick. Fragment 2: Slightly pointed at one end; 4.4 x 1.4cm x 1.2cm thick.

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