Some Neglected Late Anglo-Saxon Swords - Archaeology Data ...

DAVID M. WILSON
with incised lines which follow the contour of the plate. The tang shows considerable
traces ofthe original wooden grip and is capped by the pommel-guard, which
is curved. The pommel-knop is missing.
FIG. 14
FRAGMENT OF SWORD OF UNKNOWN PROVENANCE (no. 12, p. 45)
The position of the silver mount (PL. V, c, n) is indicated by the dotted line.
Length of sword: 89'9 em.
Length ofguard: 8·9 em.
Circumstances ofthefind: From the collection formed by Sir William Strickland
ofBoynton Hall, Yorkshire, in the early years ofthe 19th century. It is reasonably
safe to assume that the find comes from the north-east of England, but nothing is
known concerning its exact provenance. The condition of the sword suggests that
it was found in the earth and not in a river. It may, therefore, come from a grave.
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