roman mattock found in scotland, need measurements

[Chuck Russell]

what are the measurements for the mattock (shovel/pickaxe) that was found in scotland? from the size vs the dolabra, its not that big

http://www.exploratio.org/image_databas ... 008_6A.jpg

http://www.exploratio.org/image_databas ... GP2470.jpg

http://www.exploratio.org/image_databas ... GP2477.jpg

[Chuck Russell]

bumpus maximus

[Peroni]

The ones I have seen are usually not much longer than 350mm (14") from end to end, and a widest point of about 150mm - 175mm (6 - 7")

There are modern types available from WWII suppliers that wouldn't need too much work to make it look just like a Roman example.

Have a look here.. fourth row down far right picture, and 13th row down, far left
http://www.seawolf157.com/photo.htm

I hope this helps a little(?)

Regards,

[Chuck Russell]

hehehe ya i know it does hint hint i bought one for that reason. but i wanted to make sure the sizing was correct. its a WW2 german entrenching tool. cost about 25 bucks on the net

shucks, here i thought i was the first to notice this. hehe jsut goes to show theres nothing new under the sun

[Primvs Pavlvs]

Chuck its not German, you have a WW2 British one :wink:

[Chuck Russell]

oh well same difference