Hallstatt type ‘C’ Sword

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NCM 1966-159

British copy of an Austro-Bavarian ‘Gundlingen’ type sword dating from 700-600 BC, found at Holme Pierrepont, in 1966. Only 8 have been found in England and 4 are from the River Trent valley. Blades, spearheads, tools, log boats and other swords have also been found in the river.

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