Saxon & Medieval — Middle Saxon; 8th - 9th century
Spear, spearhead
Long spearhead with slender blade and a decorated band at the top of the socket. There are traces of wood inside the socket. The spearhead was found in the Thames. It may have been thrown in or lost during the battles against the Vikings that took place along the river.
- Category:
- Saxon & Medieval
- Object ID:
- A7443a
- Object name:
- spear, spearhead
- Artist/Maker:
- —
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- Production date:
- Middle Saxon; 8th - 9th century
- Material:
iron, wood
- Measurements/duration:
- L 589 mm, W 36 mm (overall)
- Part of:
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- On display:
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- Record quality:
- 80%
- Part of this object:
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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