Description (Labels & Markings)
Description for 1927.1209 A-B: 'Each labelled "mace head".'
'Update: Such labels could not be located in 2024. Sophie Wardle 21/03/2024'
Event Date
Author: maa

Description (Physical description)
Is it a bead?
Event Date
Author: Sophie Wardle

Context (Analysis)
Analysis of 1927.1209 A-B by Thomas Charles Lethbridge: 'Weapons somewhat resembling these objects are shown in the Bayeux Tapestry'.
Event Date 1927
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)

Description (Physical description)
Accession Register for 1927.1209 A-B: 'Two ?maceheads, bronze. Locality unknown'.
Event Date 1927
Author: Sophie Wardle

Description (Physical description)
Description for 1927.1209 A-B: 'Two hollow bronze cylinders 0.5" by 0.75" deep, with projecting ribs and bosses.'
Event Date 1927
Author: maa

Description (Physical description)
Small ring of copper alloy; perhaps a mace head. Two horizontal bands of eight evenly spaced protrusions in the shape of square-based pyramids surround the central hole. These protrusions have rounded points, and some are considerably worn down. Green and brown patina with light-brown accretions.
Event Date 21/3/2024
Author: Sophie Wardle