Ewart Park Type Sword

Description

Late Bronze Age copper alloy sword of Ewart Park type. The blade has been bent and has a bowed profile. The blade tip, and the upper gip and hilt terminal are missing. Found in situ with remains of sword belt consisting of two copper alloy rings.

Object number

NOLMS:2014.185.001

Object

SWORD

Production date

1200 BC - 700 BC

Period

Late Bronze Age

Material

Copper alloy

Technique

Cast

Dimensions

Length: 522mm
Width: 41.8mm
Depth: 9.7mm

Provenance

BRIGG

Find spot

Tong's Farm - Bronze Age Sword Hoard
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