Find Spot record MDO8154 - The Wareham Sword
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Summary
A decorated iron sword with text probably of the 10th century found in 1927 below the river bed beneath the bridge over the River Frome.
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Full Description
An iron sword found in 1927 below the river bed under the bridge of the River Frome at Wareham. Texts were discovered on it during cleaning around 1974. It is a decorated sword 44 cm long, comprising an incomplete blade, handle tang and incomplete horn handle grip. It has probably primary, highly deteriorated texts set probably without framing lines on the horn grip from boss to guard. One text is probably an owner formula the other is incomplete. <1>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO77 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1980. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1977. 99. 80-83.
- <1> SWX8732 Article in serial: Hinton, D A and Okasha, E. 1977. Appendix Two: The Wareham Sword. Vol 99. 80-83.
- <2> SWX8731 Monograph: Stenton, F M. 1983. Anglo-Saxon England. Vol 2. 100-101.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 456735.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 9235 8715 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY98NW |
| Civil Parish | Wareham Town; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 023 098
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 98 NW 46
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 456735
Record last edited
May 31 2023 3:47PM