Record ID: NMGW-0F53D8
Object type: SPEAR
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
Possible fragment of a Bronze Age spearhead of indeterminate type and date A small fragment of copper alloy 20.7mm long, 6.4mm thick and 10.3mm wide). The fragment has slightly concave facets narrowing to the blade and at the apex the suggestion of a mid-ridge. There is no evidence for a socket at the centre. The surface has a dark-green patina, consistent with Bronze Age bronzes. The fragmentary condition of the copper alloy makes any identification tentative and speculative and it is possible that the fragment is from a more recent object but the form is generally consistent…
Created on: Thursday 22nd January 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 19th September 2017
Spatial data recorded.