13th to 15th century sword or dagger pommel, Vicinity of Great Bromley (EHER 7389)
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Summary
Copper alloy sword or dagger pommel found in 1984 with the aid of a metal detector at an undisclosed location in Great Bromley. The pommel is of a relatively common type which seems to have been in use from the late 13th to the late 15th century. The Great Bromley pommel is of considerable interest because of its elaborate decoration. Although it is not certain whether the item is from a sword or dagger, the size of the slot for the tang suggests that the pommel is that of a sword.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TM 08 26 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREAT BROMLEY, TENDRING, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Copper alloy sword or dagger pommel found in 1984 with the aid of a metal detector at an undisclosed location in Great Bromley. The pommel is of a relatively common type which seems to have been in use from the late 13th to the late 15th century. The Great Bromley pommel is of considerable interest because of its elaborate decoration. Although it is not certain whether the item is from a sword or dagger, the size of the slot for the tang suggests that the pommel is that of a sword. <1>
Site Assessment
Few surviving English pommels are so elaborately decorated but there is a tradition of elaborately engraved sword pommels from Central Europe, specifically Poland. <1>
Finds
Sources
- --- SEX62905 Desk-Based Assessment: Medlycott, M.. 2001. Farm estates owned by Essex County Council: Desk-based assessment of heritage assets.
- <1> SEX10280 Article in monograph: Barford, P.. 1976 ?. Unrecorded Discoveries in North-East Essex 1955-1976. East Anglian Archaeology. forthcoming, typescript in SMR.
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Other References
- Old SMR Number: TM02