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Description: | A complete wrought iron horseshoe of later medieval date. It has a rounded outer edge and an inner profile resembling a pointed arch. There is evidence for six nail holes, arranged three-three. The holes are rectangular, iron nails are visible in three of the holes. At the heel end evidence of calkins is visible on both sides, turned down through ninety degrees. The artefact is corroded. This 'later medieval' form can be found illustrated in Clark (1986, 3; fig. 8).The horseshoe is 115.5mm in length, 123.45mm wide and weighs c. 350 grams.
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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