Record ID: LANCUM-EB0433
Object type: ARROWHEAD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper-alloy fragment from the tip of a projectile of uncertain date (c. 2350 BC - 1600 AD). The fragment is triangular in profile. It has a faceted mid-rib, making the object hexagonal in section, with blades extending to either side. The surface of the object and the edges of the blade are chipped and worn and it carries a shiny dark brown patina. Not enough of the object remains to allow a certain identification, although it is likely to have been from a socketed arrowhead or spearhead. The faceting of the midrib may suggest a later, perhaps medieval date as earlier projectile poin…
Created on: Friday 18th May 2018
Last updated: Friday 18th May 2018
Spatial data recorded.