Find Spot record 0/0/438 - Late Saxon find
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Summary
In 1982 a late Saxon iron spearhead was found in clay dredged from the river Nene.
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Full Description
{1}Find made in September 1982; an iron spearhead in clay dredged from the river Nene; it was 0.164m long with a split socket and a baluster moulded junction between the balde and socket; it was confirmed by the British Museum as a late Saxon type spear head dating from the 9th to 11th centuries; on loan to Northampton Museum;
<1> Brown A.E. (Editor), 1983, Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1982, p175 Irthlingborough (unchecked) (Article). SNN24591.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SNN24591 Article: Brown A.E. (Editor). 1983. Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1982. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 18. Northants Archaeology Soc. p175 Irthlingborough (unchecked).
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 9509 7059 (point) Transfer |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | IRTHLINGBOROUGH, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 965139
Record last edited
Oct 10 2022 3:01PM
