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Description: | An incomplete iron horseshoe of probable medieval to post medieval date (c. 1250 - 1550). The horseshoe exhibits similarities to Clark's "Transitional" Type 3 with a broad web (maximum width 32.82mm) and a broad margin between the outer edge of the shoe and the nail holes and an upset, or thickened heel calkin at each terminus. There are six nail holes visible arranged three on each branch, one of which retains an iron nail with an expanded head and rectangular shank. The tip of the nail appears to have been deliberately twisted or clenched and terminates in an old break.The horseshoe measures 111.86mm in length, is 100.13mm wide, 5.72mm thick, thickening to 9.08mm at the calkin and weighs 142.87g.Cf. Clark, J, 2004, The Medieval Horse and its Equipment, Museum of London Press, London, p. 86 - 89.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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HORSESHOE
Medieval iron horseshoe of Clark's…
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