Accession No

1948.1687


Description

Iron spearhead, elongated triangular blade with diamond section, pronounced midribs, shoulders tapering sharply to a closed socket circular in section. Some loss at tip and along edges of blade.


Place

Europe; British Isles; England; River Thames


Period

Medieval


Source

Neville, Richard Cornwallis (Lord Braybrooke) [collector]


Department

Arch


Reference Numbers

1948.1687


Cultural Affliation


Material

Metal; Iron


Local Term


Measurements

214mm


Events

Context (Field collection)
Found in Thames 24 April 1837
Event Date 24/4/1837
Author: maa


Description (Physical description)
Iron spearhead with closed socket, 2.5" long. Narrow blade and shoulders very near base. Pronounced midribs.
Event Date 1948
Author: maa


Description (Physical description)
Iron spearhead, elongated triangular blade with diamond section, pronounced midribs, shoulders tapering sharply to a closed socket circular in section. Some loss at tip and along edges of blade.
Event Date 24/11/2023
Author: Stephanie Chinneck


FM:45117

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