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Description: | A corroded iron spur of probable Early-Medieval to Medieval date.The arms of the spur form a distorted, roughly 'U-shaped' curve, are of 'D-shaped' section and taper towards the two ends. It is uncertain as to whether the arms are complete; however, one end does have a pointed terminal of regular appearance and so it must be assumed that most of the artefact survives, albeit without any obvious means of attachment. A circular-sectioned projection extends backwards at 90 degrees from the centre of the reverse, tapering to a point at the back. It is possible, but unlikely, that this is a damaged rowel box rather than the intact point which would identify it as a prick spur.Dimensions: 60.4mm long, 47.7mm wide; maximum height (at back): 16.6mm. Weight: 24.03g.Prick spurs are discussed by Ward Perkins, with reference to the numerous examples found in excavations in London (1967: 94-103). According to the author, the prick spur was introduced to Britain during the Viking period and, by the late 13th century, had been largely replaced by the rowel spur, although later examples of prick spurs do occur.
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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