Record ID: SOM-6D31F1
Object type: ROWEL SPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy spur rowel of Post-Medieval date. The rowel is in the form of a eight pointed star arranged around a central circular hole. The points are almost kite shaped in section: narrowest at the centre of the rowel then widening as they extend and terminating in tapering points from three quarters along the length. There are traces of gilding on the sides of the points and on both faces. The rowel measures 42.8mm in diametre, 6.6mm in thickness and weighs 28.52g.
Created on: Thursday 13th October 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 15th November 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chedzoy', grid reference and parish protected.