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1902.19.24

Pointed wooden spike found under 15 feet of bog. Possibly a calthrop. [LM 26/11/2007]

1902.19.24

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Collection type
Object
Description
Pointed wooden spike found under 15 feet of bog. Possibly a calthrop. [LM 26/11/2007]
Geographical reference
Ireland, Republic of
Europe > Northern Europe > Ireland, Republic of
County Kerry Dingle
Person
Field collector Worthington George Smith
PRM source Worthington George Smith
Date
Date collected
By 1902
Acquisition information
Donated: 1902
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Process Carved
Dimensions
Length: max 165 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1902.19.24

Search terms: Weapon, Calthrop

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