Anzac Gallipoli Archaeology Database

Artefact Utility item
Feature ID:
871
Artefact No.:
881.8
Artefact Type:
Utility item
Survey Date:
23 September 2013
Location:
No.3 Outpost
Period:
c.1915
Area Nationality:
ANZAC
Deployed By:
Length (cm):
49.5
Width (cm):
Preservation:
Associated Feature:
871
Material:
Metal
Photographed:
Yes
Description:
A thin metal rod with a circular cross-section (0.9cm diameter) and bolts at either end. Ferrous oxidation. One bolt is hexagonal in shape (c. 1.7 x 1.7cm) at one end, and the bolt at the other end is square in shape (1.9 x 1.9cm). The shaft is slightly bowed, and is corroded and pitted. Part of artefact cache (F871) - all metal artefacts. Located under a bush on southern side of the New Zealand track amongst thick vegetation. Artefact brought to this location by local Turkish guide (

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