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Description: | A complete cast copper alloy spur rowel of probable Medieval to post-Medieval date (c. 1350-c. 1700).The rowel is star-shaped. It has five points, all of the same appearance and each having a length of about 8.9mm. Between each point, on both faces, there is a narrow linear moulding which projects beyond the edge slightly to form a minor knop. The rowel is slightly convex on both faces. A sub-circular hole at the centre has a maximum diameter of about 3.0mm. The hole accommodated a bar to enable the rowel to revolve within the rowel box. There is no sign of any decoration or surface treatment.The object is largely corroded overall. However, there is patchy mid-green patina in places. Where the surface of the metal is visible it is a dull pale reddish colour.Maximum diameter: 30.9mm and maximum thickness, at the centre: 2.6mm. Weight: 4.60g.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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