Huge Early Grist Mill Tool??

[36coupe]

Dug near edge of a flowing stream in an historical area near a number of early and long gone mills from the mid 19th century.

A massive heavy iron relic measuring 11 inches long and nicely tapered from 1.25 inches to 2 inches at the top.

Was used for something--exactly what?? Help and thanks!!

 

[DCMatt]

Was the end sticking out of the ground? The top 3 inches are far less corrored than the rest.

This might give a clue about it's use. Maybe on the water wheel or race dam... Just guessing...

DCMatt

 

[sutphin]

LOOKS AS IF IT MAYBE A WEDGE ......

 

[Tony in SC]

Heavy harrow tooth ? Tony

 

[Red James Cash]

It could be a stop or brake for a millstone or water wheel.To bad the mill isnt to old,you may come across the mill stone.Theres quite a few old mill sites near me,dating back to the 1600s.One even has the millstone laying in the creek,good luck though hauling a 1500 or so pound stone out of the woods

 

[36coupe]

Thank you all for your help. Am going to contact a local historical mill site and speak to its curator.