Record ID: DEV-5965A6
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy pommel from a sword or dagger in the shape of a human bust dating to the later Iron Age (150-1 BC). The bust is moulded in three dimensions, with the lower edge of the shoulder line demarcated by an incised groove which runs around both sides of the object. The bust ends here, at approximately the point of the clavicle. Iron staining on the sides of the shoulder appear to be from the end of the sword rather than expansions at the sides. Directly below this is a sub-rectangular attachment, much marked by iron decay, where the pommel would once have attached to the sw…
Created on: Saturday 2nd February 2019
Last updated: Thursday 7th February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fitzhead', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-011E4D
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy pommel from a sword or dagger in the shape of a human bust dating to the later Iron Age (150-50 BC). The bust is moulded in three dimensions, beginning just below the shoulder line, with the point where the thick neck and shoulders meet emphasised with a cast thick line, possibly intended to represent the neckline of a garment. The neck tapers slightly but remains thick at the point where it meets the head. The chin is broad and bearded, with the point of the beard emphasised, giving the chin a somewhat bulbous appearance. The beard continues up to the ears on either…
Created on: Sunday 23rd December 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 15th May 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Micheldever', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-FEAC37
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval copper alloy sword or dagger pommel dating to the second half of the fifteenth century. The pommel is circular in shape and bi-convex in form. The upper surface of the pommel is domed, with a central circular perforation which is worn to one side. It is decorated with a series of four deep V- shaped grooves radiating from the centre forming a saltire. The edges of the grooves have reguklarly spaces indents giving them a ragged appearence which may result from incised transverse grooves, now under mud. In the middle of each of the quarters created by the incised saltire i…
Created on: Monday 20th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 13th April 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Knoyle CP', grid reference and parish protected.