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 Bill Hook
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An iron Bill hook (90 mm length). It would have been used for cutting plants. Iron agricultural tools are often found on both urban and rural Romano-British sites. This example may have been offered at the shrine to ensure a prosperous agricultural year.
 
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From Site Muntham Court
   
Date  1st - 4th century AD
   
Location   Worthing Museum & Arts Gallery stores
   
Material   Iron
   
Context  From the Romano-British shrine at Muntham Court
   
Reference   Holleyman, G.A. & Burstow, G.P. 1956 'Exavations at Muntham Court, Findon', Sussex Notes & Queries vol.XIV, nos.11 & 12.
   

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