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1884.51.17

Iron spur fragment

1884.51.17

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Collection type
Object
Description
Iron spur fragment
Long description
Half of an iron spur (one branch of the heel band is missing) with an eight pointed rowel. At the end of the remaining heel band are two perforated holes and one has a small loop attached to it. [CG [Excav. PR] 19/09/2013]
Date / Period
Date made: 1400-1500 Archaeological period: Medieval
Date collected
By 1884
Acquisition information
Donated: 1884
Materials and processes
Material Iron Metal, Process Forged (Metal)
Dimensions
Length: max 145 mm, Width: max 25 mm, Thick: max 21 mm, Weight 45 g
Object numbers
Accession number: 1884.51.17

Search terms: Animal Gear, Spur Animal Harness, Horse Accessory

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