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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