Record ID: HAMP-441778
Object type: DAGGER
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy medieval pommel from a sword or dagger dating to the period 1150-1450. AD. It is hollow and sub-spherical in form, measuring 16.07mm in height and 17.71mm in width. One face has a smaller hole, measuring 7.64mm in diameter, opposite this is a larger hole. This larger hole has four incisions on the corners, and measures 10.61mm in diameter. The two faces without holes have been flattened. In total, the object weighs 7.21g. The face bearing the larger hole and incisions is flat and would have allowed the tang of the cutting implement to fit snugly against…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd November 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 21st December 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Upton Grey', grid reference and parish protected.