Description (Labels & Markings)
Loose handwritten label reading in black ink: 'Silver(?) Chape of single-edged sword or dagger. Dredged from Old West River 40 yds below Aldreth High Bridge (found by T.C.L. 11.4.28). Has been cut from scabbard while weapon was still in it (by a flying spear?). Possibly lost in William's battle. XI century'.
Event Date
Author: Jan-Henrik Hartung

Context (Analysis)
Has been cut from scabbard while weapon was still in it (?by a flying spear). ?Lost at William's battle.
Event Date
Author: maa

Description (Physical description)
Chape of single edged sword, or dagger. Possibly a strap end.
Event Date
Author: maa

Context (Field collection)
Dredged from Old West River, 40 yards below Aldreth High Bridge. Collected by T.C. Lethbridge on 11 April 1928.
Event Date 11/4/1928
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)

Description (Physical description)
Chape, probably made of silver, for a single-edged sword or dagger. Rectangular in shape with two attachment holes in the rounded end, otherwise undecorated. There appears to be a line on one side which could indicate where the silver sheet was rolled to form the chape; upper edge irregularly serrated and broken off.
Event Date 24/11/2023
Author: Jan-Henrik Hartung