Accession No
1952.9 A
Description
Iron spearhead with a split socket and rounded blade. Split socket with evidence of rivet holes which have largely come away and are missing. Edges of socket and blade are heavily corroded.
Place
Europe; British Isles; England; Cambridgeshire; Cambridge
Period
Anglo Saxon
Source
Curwen, E. Cecil
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1952.9 A
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; Iron
Local Term
Measurements
15mm x 79mm
Events
Context (CMS Context)
Saxon Grave
(bio) (donor) Dr Cecil E. Curwen
Event Date 8/9/1986
Author: maa
Description (CMS Description)
Spearhead with split socket and lanceolate blade. Slight mid-rib
Event Date 8/9/1986
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Iron spearhead with a split socket and rounded blade. Split socket with evidence of rivet holes which have largely come away and are missing. Edges of socket and blade are heavily corroded.
Event Date 13/5/2021
Author: Sam Daisley
FM:8950
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