Iron knife

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Date:Not Recorded

Description:This knife is unusual, because it has a long bone handle that extends halfway down the blade. This means that it feels a bit like a scalpel when it is held. Could this have been a special tool used by the Cunning Woman?

AD 501 - AD 600

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Bronze 'Spangle'

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Small-long brooch, front

This bronze brooch fastened the Cunning Woman’s dress at the right shoulder. AD 480 - AD 580...

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Iron knife

This knife is unusual, because it has a long bone handle that extends halfway down the blade. This means ...

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