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Medieval iron sword

Iron cruciform sword with long, bevelled blade tapering at tip/point. Narrow bar guard which is rounded in section and with a spherical knop at each end. The bar thickens slightly at junction with grip. Disc-shaped pommel with bevelled edges.

English two-handed sword, about 1450. This sword from Slebech, south-west Wales, is still used by the Order of St John at services and investitures.

WA_SC 17.1

Collection Area

Archaeology & Numismatics

Item Number

33.106

Find Information

Site Name: Slebech, Pembrokeshire

Notes: traditionally said to have been found on the site of the Commandery of the Order of St. John (1104-1540) at Slebech. See Archaeologia Cambrensis reference

Measurements

length / mm:1680
width / mm:470 [across quillon]
maximum depth / mm:58 (pommel)
weight / g:3040

Material

iron

Location

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