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Rapier Blade (Kilham)

[Marginal] Bronze rapier blade, imperfect at the socket end, found at Kilham, Bowmont Water. Purchased in 1889 by Edinburgh Museum. (1)

No further information. (2)

Dirk from Bowmont Water. Damaged square butt possibly reshaped. Traces of two rivet holes. 272mm long, 45mm wide. In National Museum, Edinburgh (DJ25). (3)
N875
Bronze Age (2600BC to 700BC)
FIELD OBSERVATION, Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Field Investigation 1955; A S Phillips
HISTORIC AREA ASSESSMENT, Kilham Village Atlas (HISTORIC BERWICK VILLAGE ATLAS) ; The Archaeological Practice Ltd


Source of Reference
Local History of Kilham

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