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Iron sword blade

Only the pointed tip of this iron sword blade has survived. The sword or gladius was one of the most important weapons for a Roman soldier. The pommel and handle would have been made of bone or wood.

Date Found
1973 - 1984

Place Name
Carlisle, Cumbria, England

Site Name
Annetwell Street

 
Artifact Type
sword

Artifact ID
CALMG : ANN A 4930 Fe 627

 
Tags :

Iron sword blade

Measurement
length : 168mm
width : 31mm

Production Period
Unknown

Number of items
1

Material
iron

Completeness
incomplete

Iron sword blade

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Iron sword blade