Monument record BRD 050 - Findspot of an Anglo Saxon iron sword. (Sax)
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Summary
Iron sword, tanged with plain blade, not pattern welded.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 7403 8725 (50m by 50m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL78NW |
| Civil Parish | BRANDON, FOREST HEATH, SUFFOLK |
| County | NORFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Iron sword, tanged with plain blade, not pattern welded. Blade over-cleaned, no distinctive features. Found in bed of river Little Ouse (see 'Not to be published on web' tab for finder/s and/or findspot/s)(S1).
Found close to, but not with, LBA bronze sword (see BA) (S2).
Sources/Archives (3)
Finds (1)
- FSF5084: SWORD (Saxon - 410 AD? to 1065 AD?)
Protected Status/Designation
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Record last edited
Jun 14 2013 12:14PM