Record ID: LVPL-785586
Object type: COCKSPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy cockspur dating from the Late Medieval to Post Medieval periods (AD 1400 to AD 1800). The point of the spur has broken and is worn down to a blunt point, the entire fragment is well worn and corroded with a light brown patina. The inside of the spur has a pale cream colour due to wear, also evident in scratching around the outer edge of the spur. There are four attachment holes, twp on each side around the outer circle of the spur. 
Created on: Monday 31st July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 24th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sporle with Palgrave', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-2DE3FE
Object type: COCKSPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A mostly complete silver / white metal cockspur dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1650-1850). The object is made of sheet white metal that is folded and curved to have a broadly conical shape with slightly curved body and pointed tip. The seam runs down the underside of the curve. The base end is open with an irregular flat rim. At least two small holes are punched into the rim to enable attachment to the bird. The object is undecorated with a dark grey patina. Dimensions: Length 30.3mm; width (base) 9.7mm; weight 2.23g Numerous similar examples are recorded on the PAS, …
Created on: Thursday 16th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th March 2023
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Record ID: SUSS-1F0334
Object type: COCKSPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver fighting cock spur of Post Medieval date c. AD 1600-1800. The object consists of a circular silver sheet tube or socket with two hemispherical, flat projections on opposite sides of the upper edge. At the centre of each projection is a circular fixing hole, one is complete and the other damaged with the outer edge missing. The front and back edges between the two side projections are out-turned with a pair of adjacent circular fixing holes on each side, the two at the rear complete and one at the front damaged with the outside edge missing. The spur extends from…
Created on: Monday 29th March 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 6th July 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Rye', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-EF0C78
Object type: COCKSPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy cock spur and leather attachment, of Late Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1800). The cockspur is formed from a circular band which at one end flares into a collar. The collar has a flared end with five small attachment holes. Each hole has a diameter of 1.4 mm. At the other end,the top part of the band extends into the prick which is oval in section, perpendicular to the band, and tapers to a blunt point. A fragment of leather was found inside the collar with five small holes. This formed part of the leather thong to hold the cockspur onto …
Created on: Monday 27th January 2020
Last updated: Monday 27th January 2020
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Record ID: LON-4A99D4
Object type: COCKSPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper-alloy cockspur dating from AD 1500-1800. The fitting comprises a collar with a thickened rim, modelled to the leg of the cock. It was secured to leather with six evenly spaced attachment holes. The spur is integral and is slender and curving to a sharp point. Similar style cockspurs on the database are WILT-AC6E8C, SUR-17F98C, WAW-7144B1and WMID-A22737. Dimensions: length: 31.75mm; width: 10.18mm; weight: 1.80g.
Created on: Tuesday 7th January 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 8th January 2020
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Record ID: DUR-2B654C
Object type: COCKSPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: An incomplete silver cockspur dating to the post-medieval period (c.AD1600-1715). The object comprises a subconical collar with a series of six crudely pierced and arranged holes just below (and in some cases upon) a slightly out turned rim. Projecting from the opposing edge of the collar is a single solid shaft (the ‘prick’) which curves slightly and tapers to a sharp point. Dimensions: 14mm collar diameter, 34mm total length, 27mm prick length. (measurements are approximate at this stage, and no weight can be given; see below) Discussion: Cock…
Created on: Wednesday 6th November 2019
Last updated: Monday 22nd November 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Binham area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-18AC46
Object type: COCKSPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval (mid 17th to early 19th century): The upper portion of the cockspur is a conical, which is now squashed flat. At the rim there are six rivet holes. The opposite terminal of the conical tapers to become a solid, rectangular sectioned projection which tapers in depth and width to a sharp point. The projection is curved in profile. The cockspur is undecorated, and the surface has patches of tarnishing. It measures 34.6mm long, 18.63mm wide, 3.31mm thick and weighs 2.49g. A similar cockspur is recorded on the PAS database (SOM-945FF6) and the recorder writes; It is unl…
Created on: Wednesday 1st August 2018
Last updated: Thursday 2nd August 2018
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Record ID: SUR-17F98C
Object type: COCKSPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval to Modern copper-alloy cockspur. The fitting comprises a collar with a thickened rim, modelled to the leg of the cock. It was secured to leather with eight attachment holes. The spur itself is slender and curving.
Created on: Sunday 21st May 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 12th July 2017
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Record ID: NMS-245AD1
Object type: COCKSPUR
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval or post-medieval silver cock-spur. Circular ring, broken across three of four attachment holes in the incomplete flanged edge, with an integral prick extending from the opposite edge. Stamped externally with a probable maker's mark in the form of a 5 with an elongated top bar crossed by two short lines. Diameter of base (reconstructed) 12mm. Length 19mm. Weight 2.0g. For a similar example see WAW-7144B1. Perhaps 1400 - 1700.
Created on: Friday 22nd January 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 6th June 2017
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Record ID: SOM-ED97E1
Object type: COCKSPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval or post medieval copper alloy probable cockspur dating to the period c. AD 1400 - 1800. The cockspur exhibits an incomplete loop which terminates in an old break at either end. The spur projects from the loop and has a rectangular cross-section. It tapers from a thickness of 9.27mm to 3.61mm at which point it widens from 2.01mm to 2.89mm. The remainder of the spur exhibits a square cross-section and continues to taper to a thickness of 1.33mm, terminating in a blunted point. The cockspur measures 43.93mm in length, 10.55mm maximum width, 2.01mm minimum width, 10.96mm max…
Created on: Monday 14th December 2015
Last updated: Monday 4th January 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kingston Deverill', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-46AB1B
Object type: COCKSPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete post-medieval silver cockspur, a tube which tapers from a flange composed of six pierced lobes to the springing of a D-sectioned spike, most of which is missing. The holes would have been used for attachment to the fowl's leg (cf. five unevenly spaced holes on an example from Southery, Norfolk (LEIC-316B67). Extant length 18.5mm. Width at the flange 16.5mm. External diameter of tube 11 - 8.5mm. Weight 4.22g. 17th - 18th century.
Created on: Tuesday 24th November 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 6th October 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sporle with Palgrave', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-868B26
Object type: COCKSPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy cock spur, of Late Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1800). The cockspur is formed from a circular band which at one end flares into a collar. At the other end,the top part of the band extends into the prick which is oval in section, perpendicular to the band, and tapers to a blunt point. It measures 26.8 mm in length, 15.0 mm wide and 11.3 mm thick. It weighs 1.7 g. The cock spur is a mid to dark green, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the origi…
Created on: Friday 29th May 2015
Last updated: Friday 29th May 2015
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Record ID: NMS-DCD23D
Object type: COCKSPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete and distorted sheet copper alloy object, of roughly circular cross-section and curving and tapering to a point with an overlapping seam. Both the point and the broad open end are missing. Possibly a post-medieval cockspur. Extant length 29mm. Mid 16th - 18th century. Finder's no. AA414
Created on: Saturday 9th May 2015
Last updated: Saturday 9th September 2023
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Record ID: HAMP-BCD4AC
Object type: COCKSPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy cockspur for use in cock-fighting, dating to the Late Medieval to Post Medieval Period. The cockspur is formed from a circular band which at one end flares into a collar with six evenly spaced holes around it, while at the other end the top part of the band extends into the prick which is oval in section, perpendicular to the band, and tapers to a blunt point. The holes in the collar would have fixed a leather strap to the spur, enabling it to be worn. The object is overall a light green colour, with some traces of white metal coating. The cocskpur measures 27.93mm in l…
Created on: Tuesday 6th January 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 4th February 2015
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Record ID: NARC-79A918
Object type: COCKSPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
a copper alloy cockspur. Spur is 22m long. Fitting approx 10mm in diameter.
Created on: Wednesday 22nd October 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 24th July 2018
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Record ID: HESH-03C845
Object type: COCKSPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy cockspur of probable later medieval - post medieval date (1400 - 1800). The cockspur is formed from a hoop or band (oval circlet); from the upper surface an integrally cast tapering spike extends. The spike - or prick - has an oval section. The prick has an oval section and tapers to a blunt point. The exterior edge of the hoop is thickened and decorated with a circumferential thickened band. This edge is pierced by four holes evenly spaced around the edge. These holes would have fixed a leather strap to the spur enabling it to be worn. The surface of the cockspur…
Created on: Monday 24th March 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 29th April 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eldersfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-A108A6
Object type: COCKSPUR
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast, copper alloy fighting cockspur. It dates to the medieval to post-medieval period (c AD1200-1800). The cockspur comprises a circular section at the top. This circular loop rises into a collar with four evenly spaced holes around it. The top section continues at one end to form an integral, sharp-pointed prick which is perpendicular to the top loop. The prick is circular in section. It has been bent in the middle and curves round. The cockspur weighs 2.03g. The cockspur measures 18.24mm in length. The top loop is 15.01mm long by 14.25mm wide and 6.07mm deep. The patina is dark green.
Created on: Tuesday 11th February 2014
Last updated: Friday 21st February 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Marden', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-C84F32
Object type: COCKSPUR
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
A silver artefact, probably a cockspur, of (currently uncertain) date. The spur is a tapering bulbous cylinder in shape ending in a point. The open end has an edge that is set diagonal to the longitudinal line of the spur. This cockspur weighs 3.27g, has a length of 23.88mm and maximum diameter of 8.19mm. Two small circular holes are present c.1.4mm in from the edge at the open end. These holes have a diameter of 1.4mm and were presumably used to help secure the spur in place while in use, posibly with a leather thong or thread of some other material. At the open end a notch is pre…
Created on: Monday 2nd December 2013
Last updated: Thursday 12th November 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Harston Parish Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-DDA3D2
Object type: COCKSPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-medieval copper alloy cockspur, tip of spike missing. Five attachment holes through leg ring. Length at least 22.5mm. Maximum external diameter of leg ring 14mm, minimum internal diameter 8.5mm. Not closely datable.
Created on: Wednesday 28th August 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 28th August 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Upwell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-316B67
Object type: COCKSPUR
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Post medieval silver? cock spur, 28mm long, 16mm wide and 13mm thick. The object is in fair condition and weighs 2.75grams. The object consists of a circular tube which has two pointed projections at opposite sides of its upper edge. The edges are slightly turned outwards and directly under the points are two circular fixing holes, with a further to in between. On the opposite side there is a single hole and this sits above a narrow (3mm X2mm) rectangular sectioned shaft which emerges from the base of the tube and is broken off about 17mm in. The outer surface of this shaft shows that…
Created on: Friday 14th September 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 28th May 2014
Spatial data recorded.