Record ID: SOM-D58A95
Object type: SPEAR
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Iron spearhead with an elongated leaf shaped blade which appears to narrow then widen again to broad projecting points (ricasso) above the socket. The blade is pointed oval in section with a slightly thickened centre but no midrib. It is 35.5mm wide at the widest point and 26.6mm at the narrowest section above the projecting points. This narrow section is damaged but does appear to be an original feature although the alternative, that it originally continued straight before curving out to the projecting points, cannot be ruled out. It is 30.8mm across at the points and 3.5mm thick. Th…
Created on: Tuesday 16th October 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 16th October 2012
Spatial data recorded.