Record ID: SOM-53EB7B
Object type: SPEAR
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Iron spearhead of probably late Medieval date. The blade is complete and a broad leaf shape with convex curved sides widening evenly form the point to the rounded base of the blade. A rounded rib runs from the socket about half way along the length of the blade on both sides; the ribs thicken towards the base but appear solid. The blade is otherwise flat and even in thickness. Due to the level of corrosion it is hard to identify the width of the sharpened edges, if any. The socket is conical and tapering, continuing the line of the ribs but only hollow until it meets the blade. The en…
Created on: Tuesday 28th August 2018
Last updated: Friday 28th September 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOMDOR199
Object type: SPEAR
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Iron spear head. Socketed for circular shaft Bullet shaped central spine with two large flanges either side forming a leaf shape..
Created on: Wednesday 13th October 1999
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'DORSET PUDDLETOWN', grid reference and parish protected.