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Iron spearhead with wood remains

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posted on 2021-10-26, 19:39 authored by Helena HamerowHelena Hamerow
Iron spearhead, length 46.5cm. Long parallel-sided blade, with sloping concave shoulder (short), and short split socket with wood remains, transfixed by rivet. [...] Attributed by Roach Smith to Gilton grave 28. Spear well preserved and not at all 'sandy'. Check with original MS.

History

Grave ID

Kingston Down Grave Unk

Object ID

M6298

Catalogue Number

M 6298

Material

iron, wood, organic (Sonia Hawkes Material Notes; iron, wood) (Antiquarian Material; N/A)

Complete Keyword List (Including Alternatives)

spear head (Sonia Hawkes Keyword; spear head) (Antiquarian Keyword; N/A)

Status

extant

Location

National Museums Liverpool

Collection

Mayer Collection

Original Collection

Faussett

Category ID

spear

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