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Description: | An iron socketed spearhead, possible eel spear, of post medieval date(1600-1800). The spearhead consists of 6 prongs formed from a single sheet of iron which has been spilt into two pieces, and then made into 3 prongs. The ends of each prong have triangular points. The spear is in fairly good condition. It is a dark brown orange colour with areas of flaking and active corrosion.The spear measures 208.8mm long and 83.1mm wide and 10.1mm thick. The diameter of the socket is 21.7mm. The spearhead weighs 200 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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