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ARROWHEAD
Unique ID: WMID-BEADA1
Object type certainty: Possibly
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A complete cast copper alloy, possible arrowhead, of probable Medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1500).
The top of the arrowhead consists of a circular sectioned conical point. The top has been blunted. A circular collar is present between the top and the tang. The tang is square sectioned and tapers to an incomplete point.
The arrowhead measures 42.45 mm in length, 7.20 mm wide and 3.85 mm thick. It weighs 6.4 g.
The arrowhead is a dark brown colour, with an even patina.
This artefact has been provisionally identified as an arrowhead, however it does not fit the standard types of Medieval arrowheads, so this identification is not definite at the time of recording. No parallel has been found at the time of recording.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1300
Date to: Circa AD 1500
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 42.45 mm
Width: 7.2 mm
Thickness: 3.85 mm
Weight: 6.4 g
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: PMAG - ID - 65
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Spatial metadata
Region: West Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Staffordshire (County)
District: Stafford (District)
Parish or ward: Seighford (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: SJ8827
Four figure Latitude: 52.840375
Four figure longitude: -2.179591
1:25K map: SJ8827
1:10K map: SJ82NE
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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