What is this hunk of metal?

[adalabama]

I posted this in todays finds thinking it was a log splitting wedge but maybe its not. It measures about 10" by 4" and is solid iron. Found on property that used to have a grist mill, about 150 years ago. It was about 6" down in the woods.

 

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[damiani1]

Looks a bit like a splitting edge or some tool of that sort. I believe this because the top side near the rectangular hole has mushrooming like it was being hit with another object.

 

[SCDigginWithAK]

I posted this in todays finds thinking it was a log splitting wedge but maybe its not. It measures about 10" by 4" and is solid iron. Found on property that used to have a grist mill, about 150 years ago. It was about 6" down in the woods.<img src="http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=835669"/><img src="http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=835670"/>

That my friend is a plow point. I find tons of these. Actually pulled one out yesterday. And the week before 6!

 

[doc-d]

Agree it looks like a plow................I have found more than a few around my land.......

 

[Mekong Mike]

a plow point ? Wow....i learn something new everyday.

 

[adalabama]

Thanks guys!

 

[adalabama]

How old do you think it could be?

 

[bigfoot1]

your plow point looks like(a guess)1905 to 1920.the adjustment slot and width indicate this to me.again a simple guess....cool find