Record ID: ESS-D4067A
Object type: SEAX
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete iron seax of early medieval date (c. 450-600 AD). Description: The object is mostly complete but worn and remains in five parts of varying size, the largest being the tang and base of the blade. The tang is rectangular in cross-section and gently curved in profile narrowing gradually to its terminal where it expands in height. The blade is heighest just before the downward curving tip but this may be due to wear on the rest of the blade's edges. The object has a dark red, corroded patina with some medium green patching. Measurements: length:…
Created on: Monday 16th October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SF-445676
Object type: SEAX
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete iron Seax or long knife dating to the Early Medieval period, c. 450-600 AD. The object is single edged, with a triangular-sectioned blade that thickens at its upper edge and curves down towards its point, giving it a humped appearance. The tang is triangular in form and follows the centre line of the blade, though the presumably organic handle is now missing. Preserved in fair condition with the original surface now mostly obscured by corrosion products, the seax measures c. 345mm long, 17.50mm thick at the midpoint of the tang, 42.49mm thick at the midpoint of the blade…
Created on: Friday 4th August 2017
Last updated: Thursday 5th July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mendham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-205548
Object type: SEAX
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Anglo-Scandinavian knife (seax) 8th/12th century AD part of an extensive collection from a known settlement. The length is 100mm, width 21.6mm and the thickness 5.7mm.
Created on: Monday 5th July 2010
Last updated: Thursday 15th December 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'GRASSINGTON', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-2045E8
Object type: SEAX
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Anglo-Scandinavian knife (seax) 8th/12th century AD part of an extensive collection from a known settlement. The length is 144mm, width 17.3mm and the thickness 5.2mm.
Created on: Monday 5th July 2010
Last updated: Thursday 15th December 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'GRASSINGTON', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-203977
Object type: SEAX
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Anglo-Scandinavian knife (seax) 8th/12th century AD part of an extensive collection from a known settlement. The length is 206mm, width 25.7mm and the thickness 4.9mm.
Created on: Monday 5th July 2010
Last updated: Thursday 15th December 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'GRASSINGTON', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-9D9585
Object type: SEAX
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Anglo-Scandinavian knife blade (seax) 8th/12th century AD part of an extensive collection from a known settlement. The length is 168mm, width 19.1mm and the thickness 5.8mm.
Created on: Tuesday 29th June 2010
Last updated: Monday 16th December 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'LEA GREEN', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-9D8577
Object type: SEAX
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Anglo-Scandinavian knife blade (seax) 8th/9th century AD part of an extensive collection from a known settlement. The length is 203mm, width 54.2mm and the thickness 5.1 mm.
Created on: Tuesday 29th June 2010
Last updated: Monday 16th December 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'LEA GREEN', grid reference and parish protected.