Accession No
1922.1462 A
Description
Socketed iron spearhead, leaf shaped blade with flat cross section and no visible midrib. Widest at mid-point of blade, tapering to beginning of socket which flares to an ovoid section, two rectangular tabs project either side of socket mouth with half-circle shapes cut out at the ends.
Place
Europe; British Isles; England; London
Period
Medieval
Source
Read, Charles Hercules (Sir) [donor]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1922.1462 A
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; Iron
Local Term
Measurements
126mm
Events
Description (Physical description)
Description for 1922.1462 A-D: 'Three iron spear-heads (A, B, D) one tanged and two socketed. One portion from base of scabbard for ?dagger.'
Event Date 1922
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Socketed iron spearhead, leaf shaped blade with flat cross section and no visible midrib. Widest at mid-point of blade, tapering to beginning of socket which flares to an ovoid section, two rectangular tabs project either side of socket mouth with half-circle shapes cut out at the ends.
Event Date 23/11/2023
Author: Stephanie Chinneck
FM:45129
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