Object: Dirk
Period: Bronze Age
Collection: Herford Museum, presented by Mr. Fidler, 246 Wave Rd., Hertford
Site: Hertfordshire, Herford, Herford Lock, near. Said to have been found 10 to 15 years ago, by Mr. Fiddler; found on bank of the Millstream by Hertford Lock; there may have been dredging recently undertaken and this thus remains a possible alternative context - the river itself.
Discovery context: river
County: Herefordshire
Country: England
Grid reference: c. TL 3328, 1340
Year of discovery: NA
Length (mm): 158.5
Width (mm): 25.4
Thickness (mm): 5.8
Weight (g): 68.6
Patina: -
Other: Lower Right Corner:  Rec. SN Aug 80; PIF, SI, CI; Source Sb A; RSO 17/7/80
Associations: 8b. Single find
Description: Typology: Flattened midrib only slightly convex bordered by strongly concave edge bevels; notches symmetrical, flattish inside with sporadic facets along edges - no lipping or other indications that they are product of reworking.,  Manufacture: Midrib thinned in profile for hilt-plate, possible indication of its higher extension formerly, flattening thus likely from post - last working, or re-working.,  Condition: Edge little jagged, and sharp; but irregularities prob. original, no obvious breaks since manufacture.,  Surface: dull brown dry surface, little pocked; some flaking v.  thinly to pale bluey green are quite rich fir green; parts gold flecked, especially edges, from modern rubbing.,  Attached Material: traces of fawn soil embedded, tending to chalky in parts.,