Record ID: HESH-8D8126
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified lead alloy artefact of probable medieval or post medieval date. This artefact is either the remnants of a composite pommel from a sword / dagger or a variant style of weight. From the shape and weight of the iron bar (which is similar to those seen on whittle tanged knives) and the uniform nature of the lead alloy element I would prefer the former. The artefact is composite consisting of a lead alloy flattened sphere through which passes an iron square sectioned bar. The lead alloy element is broadly sub-rectangular in both plan and cross section. The upper and lower…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd March 2010
Last updated: Thursday 6th May 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Uffington', grid reference and parish protected.