17th century iron knife and halberd, Greenacres Farm (EHER 2560)
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Summary
A badly rusted iron knife and halberd, dated to the 17th century. The halberd weighed 2.54kg while the knife weighed 0.16kg. It may have been a cabbage knife. Both were found while digging post holes in 1973.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TM 097 248 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREAT BROMLEY, TENDRING, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
A badly rusted iron knife and halberd, dated to the 17th century. The halberd weighed 2.54kg while the knife weighed 0.16kg. It may have been a cabbage knife. Both were found while digging post holes in 1973. <1>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX8993 DESC TEXT: Corbishley, M.J.. 1973. SMR.
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TM02-132