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Iron spearhead

{2} Found in 1937; a probable Saxon or medieval iron spearhead found during development work for Wootton West Bridge foundations. The split socket suggests a Saxon date, however its small size and good state of preservation suggests a medieval date. (SP 7575 5600). An iron spearhead was found in excavations for Wootton West Bridge foundations, 1937. Mr R C Pollock of 136 Ashbournham Rd, Northampton gave it to Northampton Museum

{4} In Northampton Museum, but not classified. Split socket suggests Saxon but its small size and good state of preservation perhaps make it medieval

<1> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1985, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.426 (checked) (Series). SNN77383.

<2> Ordnance Survey, 1950s/1960s, Ordnance Survey Record Cards, SP75NE25 (checked) (Index). SNN443.

<3> Northampton Museum Records, (unchecked) (Uncertain). SNN126.

<4> Baird, J, 1969, Field Investigators Comments, 4/Mar (Note). SNN111452.

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