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ANGLO-SAXON SWORDS

Sword from Brighthampton Click to see close up of sword pommel Close up to see close up of decoration Click to see scabbard fixing Click to see scabbard fixing Click to see scabbard chape

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What is this sword made from?

How and when was this object used?

Who would have used this sword?

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Sword found in a grave at Brighthampton in Oxfordshire.
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