Record ID: SUSS-E707D1
Object type: SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Part of a Post-Medieval spur side with a heart-shaped terminal. The side, oval in section, is seperated from the terminal by a raised transverse collar. There are two circular holes through the terminal and the edges of the terminal are bevelled from the front. Surviving length 34.2mm, widthe 12.5mm, thickness, 2.2mm and weight 2.10 grams. For three broadly similar examples, considered to date to the 17th century, see B. Ellis in Ellis, P. (ed.) (1993) Beeston Castle, 165-9, fig. 114 nos. 23-5.
Created on: Tuesday 9th June 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Little Horsted', grid reference and parish protected.