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Description: | Part of a socketed copper-alloy arrowhead (probably) of uncertain date.The socket, which appears to survive to its original length, is of circular section, tapering towards the top. At the basal opening it measures 6.8mm in internal diameter. This opening appears to be flanked by a pair of low flanges, which gradually dissipate as they extend upwards. Approximately 10mm up, the sides of the socket flare into a damaged, 'leaf-shaped' head.Overall dimensions: 31.2mm long, up to 13.9mm wide and 9.4mm thick. Weight: 7.27g.The form of this piece is reminiscent of Late Bronze Age socketed spearheads; the small size, however, would seem to preclude this possibility. Bronze Age socketed arrowheads are relatively rare, with most known examples having three projecting flanges at the top (Dot Boughton, pers. comm.). Possible candidates for Bronze Age arrowheads with only two flanges include LEIC-15DC10, although such arrowheads could conceivably date from as late as the Medieval period.
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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