Accession No
1923.1133 B
Description
Iron prick spur with exterior layer of copper alloy, straight sides with one terminal missing, and cylindrical goad with small point. Sides have a circular cross-section, ending with heart-shaped terminal pierced by two holes; holes in extant terminal have two iron rivets in situ. The goad is cylindrical with a flattened end, from the centre of which projects a small conical spike. Spur has an iron core with a copper alloy jacket on the exterior surface; the iron has corroded in places leaving a void behind the copper alloy jacket.
Place
Europe; British Isles; England
Period
?Medieval ?Post Medieval
Source
Ransom, William [collector]; Ransom, Francis [donor]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1923.1133 B
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; Iron; Copper Alloy
Local Term
Measurements
134mm
Events
Description (Physical description)
Accession Register 1923.113 A-C: 'Three prick spurs.'
Event Date 1923
Author: maa
Context (Analysis)
Spur form is similar to 'Prince of Wales' type, though with the notable addition of a spike protruding from the flattened end.
Event Date 13/2/2024
Author: Zahni Blumenthal
Description (Physical description)
Iron prick spur with exterior layer of copper alloy, straight sides with one terminal missing, and cylindrical goad with small point. Sides have a circular cross-section, ending with heart-shaped terminal pierced by two holes; holes in extant terminal have two iron rivets in situ. The goad is cylindrical with a flattened end, from the centre of which projects a small conical spike. Spur has an iron core with a copper alloy jacket on the exterior surface; the iron has corroded in places leaving a void behind the copper alloy jacket.
Event Date 13/2/2024
Author: Zahni Blumenthal
FM:309409
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