Information for record number MWA12508:
Copper alloy sword belt eye, Edgehill Battlefield, Kineton

Summary An object, already interpreted as a copper alloy hook-fastener was recovered during metal-dtector survey at Kent's Farm. It was later intepreted, by comparison with other examples, as part of the system for attaching a sword scabbard to a sword belt.
What Is It?  
Type:
Period: Unknown
Where Is It?  
Parish: Kineton
District: Stratford on Avon, Warwickshire
Grid Reference: SP 33 48
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Level of Protection National - Old SMR PrefRef (Grade: )
Sites & Monuments Record
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2 An object, already interpreted as a copper alloy hook-fastener was recovered during metal-detector survey at Kent's Farm. It was later intepreted, by comparison with other examples, as part of the system for attaching a sword scabbard to a sword belt. Full details of comparable examples are given in the source, in the FI File.
 
Sources
Source No: 2
Source Type: Correspondence
Title: Information on find from Kent's Farm, Edgehill Battlefield
Author/originator: B Gethin
Date: 2005
Page Number:
Volume/Sheet:
   
Source No: 1
Source Type: Geophysical Survey Report
Title: Archaeological Metal Detector Survey of land at Kent's Farm, Little Kineton
Author/originator: Gethin B
Date: 2005
Page Number:
Volume/Sheet: Report 0535
   
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monument BATTLEFIELD * The field or area of ground on which a battle or skirmish was fought. back
monument FARM * A tract of land, often including a farmhouse and ancillary buildings, used for the purpose of cultivation and the rearing of livestock, etc. Use more specific type where known. back

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