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Summary

Sword found in 19th century, reputedly Civil War

Other Statuses and Cross-References

• Berkshire SMR No. (pre 2000): 03463.00.000
  

Monument Type(s):

• FINDSPOT (17th century - 1601 AD to 1700 AD)

Full Description

SWORDBLADE CONVERTED TO PIKEHEAD. TNDFC (1872-75) GIVES TECHNICAL DETAILS, ALSO RELATES THAT IT WAS FOUND ON THE SITE OF THE 2ND BATTLE OF NEWBURY (1644). THE FOLLOWING DATING OF THE SWORD (LATE 16TH CENTURY) AND ITS CONVERSION (CIVIL WAR PERIOD) SEEMS A SPECULATIVE ASSOCIATION WITH NO FACTUAL BASIS

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