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Description: | Iron prick spur length 118mm, width 90mm, height 53mm, weight 53g.
The arms of the spur move away from each other in a gentle V-shape that has a rounded base, these arms (8mm high, 5mm wide) are bent upwards in a high arch that would have terminated in a loop, this terminal has been truncated from both arms, this is an old break. The prick has a circular cross-section (8mm diameter), the head of the prick is diamond in cross-section with a point in the centre
Considering that artefact is made from Iron it is in remarkably good condition, although that finder has coated it in wax which prevents any further examination of the metal.
Spurs were not used were not used for horsemanship in this country until the Early Medieval Period when we see the introduction of the prick spur. This style of spur was superseded by spurs with rowels, which are first seen in this country in the mid 13th century.
This particular example dates to the 11th-12th century because of the heaviness of the prick. | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Adams, Kurt - Portable Antiquities Scheme | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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