Object: Sword
Classification: Leaf shaped
Period: Bronze Age
Collection: British Museum, L. g.,purchased from Laing (dealer) 1836,Reg. Mrs. Lang,36,9-1,1
Site: England,Sussex East,Battle
Parish: Battle
County: East Sussex
Country: England
Grid reference: TQ 74 15
Year of discovery: NA
Length (mm): 745
Width (mm): blade 45; hilt 59, 20, 74.5
Thickness (mm): blade 9
Weight (g): 1047.86
Patina: Some patina, black patina.
Surface: Dull bronze. Smooth.
Description: Hilt end is rough. Blade broken across and joined. 5 rivets. Edges chipped.
Publications: Keyrick, Ancient Armor, pl. XLVII, 14.
Remarks: Inaccurate drawing of hilt.,CI