2003-09-11 16:42:39 Mark Lodwick mlodwick 2012-03-17 15:26:49 Wendy Scott wscott NMGW-0969C1 SWORD Cast copper alloy sword pommel of late lobed form, probably of 10th or 11th century date. The base of the pommel curves upwards at both ends and would have rested upon a concave pommel bar. The interior of the pommel has a central oval opening, with an internal rounded step narrowing to a sub-rectangular aperture to accommodate the sword tang, and extending through the top of the pommel. The exterior is decorated with a larger central lobe flanked on each side with two smaller lobes. The pommel is somewhat irregular, with the smaller terminal lobe on one end being more substantial than the corresponding lobe at the other end. In addition the hole at the top of the pommel is placed off-centre. The pommel is generally in good condition with a mid to dark brown patina, but has small areas of bronze disease. Cast copper alloy sword pommel of late lobed form, probably of 10th or 11th century date. The base of the pommel curves upwards at both ends and would have rested upon a concave pommel bar. The interior of the pommel has a central oval opening, with an internal rounded step narrowing to a sub-rec... The pommel can be closely paralleled in Wales with an example found close to this findspot at Llanfaes, Anglesey and from near Pembroke, Milford Haven (Redknap 2000). Copper alloy Cast EARLY MEDIEVAL EARLY MEDIEVAL Late EARLY MEDIEVAL Late 900 1099 21.5 51.8 23.7 Good 2003-09-11 16:42:39 GWYNEDD Gwynedd Llanwnda POINT( ) From Finder SH45NE SH4758 29.06.2003 Metal detector 1 NMGW Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2003 These records can be reproduced in a non commercial enviroment as long as the original recorder is cited. The Portable Antiquities Scheme info@finds.org.uk No fees are applicable.