1066: How to Forge a Norman Spearhead
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Title
1066: How to Forge a Norman Spearhead
Subject
Weapons and armor
Description
This picture from the English Heritage Society shows a blacksmith, Hector Cole MBE, forging a spearhead similar to what would have been used during the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. In the video, he explains how the center of the spear is made of steel while the outside blades are made of softer iron.
Source
1066: How to Forge a Norman Spearhead EnglishHeritageFilm - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygFsIqijUn8
Publisher
Date
High Medieval
Contributor
Michael Vecchio
Format
Video
Language
English
Type
Video
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
Photo
Physical Dimensions
(640 pixels wide) x (480 pixels tall)
Files
Collection
Citation
“1066: How to Forge a Norman Spearhead,” Medieval London, accessed September 17, 2024, https://medievallondon.ace.fordham.edu/items/show/310.