Anzac Gallipoli Archaeology Database

Artefact Utility item
Feature ID:
871
Artefact No.:
881.2
Artefact Type:
Utility item
Survey Date:
23 September 2013
Location:
No.3 Outpost
Period:
c.1915
Area Nationality:
ANZAC
Deployed By:
Length (cm):
21.3
Width (cm):
6.3
Preservation:
Associated Feature:
871
Material:
Metal
Photographed:
Yes
Description:
Pliers/wire cutters. Ferrous oxidation. One arm remains intact, 16.1cm in length. The tool was fused in the open position, with 2.1cm between the cutting/working blades. The central pin/rivet holding the two arms together was discernible. Heavily corroded. Part of artefact cache (F871) - all metal artefacts. Located under a bush on southern side of the New Zealand track amongst thick vegetation.

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