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| Question:
What evidence is there for warfare? |
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| Knife |
| This curved knife is made of iron with a bone or horn handle. |
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| Axe hammer |
| This is a copy of a Saxon iron axe-hammer found at Alfriston, which could have been used as a weapon and as a tool. |
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| Spearhead |
| This iron spearhead would have been a powerful weapon when attached to its wooden shaft. |
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| Shield studs |
| These studs were part of a Saxon shield, and are about 50-60mm wide. |
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| Shield boss |
| This iron shield boss would have been at the centre of a Saxon shield. It protected the hand of the shield’s owner. |
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| Seax |
| A seax is a knife-like single bladed weapon. It was a continental weapon that was introduced to Britain in the 6th century. |
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