Record ID: LANCUM-1E88EA
Object type: SPEAR
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Probably a complete copper alloy Door Knob Spear Butt of Roman or Early Medieval date, circa 200-300 AD or 500 to 600AD. The object comprises a hollow shaft, tapering slightly from the open end before expanding where it joins the door knob terminal. The terminal is bulbous and also hollow and it has a rounded base. The metal is pitted and mottled with a mid-brownish patina. The length is 54mm, the width is 44mm diameter of base 40mm and the weight 114.75g.
Created on: Tuesday 10th May 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 24th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.