Iron, 240 grams, 29 cm. 7th century AD. A form of spearhead associated with the final phase of pre-Christian graves in England, probably the mid-7th century AD. The class is unusual in having no defined junction between the blade and the socket, continuing in an unbroken curve for the whole length. The lentoid blade is about 7 mm thick for most of its length. The closed socket is about 19 mm in internal diameter, indicating a substantial shaft; Swanton suggested that this form was used as a horseman's weapon. The attachment rivet is still in place within the socket. Reference: Swanton, M.J. Spearheads of the Anglo-Saxon Settlement, London, 1973 and Hammond, B. British Artefacts vol.1 Early Anglo-Saxon, Witham, 2009. Very fine condition, stabilized and conserved. Provenance: found Cambridgeshire, England.