World Artifacts

Medieval Spur. The piece is missing its small rowell wheel. Made from bronze. Size 3″ inches. Dated 18th century.  

A Boot Heel Spur. Designed with a metal under-heel strap. Made from iron. Size 4″ x 4″ inches. Date unknown.     

A Medieval Belt Hook. These hooks were riveted onto a belt, used for suspending items upon, tools or valuables etc. Made from bronze. Dated 12th – 16th century. Size 2″ inches.

Two Crucifixes. Made from ivory. Size 1 1/2″ inches. Date unknown. Found while digging.

An Adults Medieval Shoe Pattern. These shoe-patterns were riveted (which are still intact) to a wooden board to which you could tie your own shoes to, this would keep your feet from getting muddy and wet on the medieval roads. Made from iron. Size 7″ x 4″ inches. Dated 16th – 18th century. 

A Childs Medieval Shoe Pattern.  These shoe-patterns were riveted (which are still intact) to a wooden board to which you could tie your own shoes to, this would keep your feet from getting muddy and wet on the medieval roads.  Made from iron. Size 3″ x 2″ inches. Dated 16th – 18th century. 

A Selection of Medieval Belt & Shoe Buckles.

A Selection of Medieval Strap-Ends and Hooks.

Old Floor Board Nails. These nails came from an old house at Hereford. Made from iron. Size 3″ inches. Dated 18th 19th century.

Medieval Roof Tiles. These stone roof tiles are from a local farm house at Heolgerrig Abertillery, long demolished. They are drilled through for the hanging peg. Made from stone. Size 18″ x 9″ inches – 15″ x 9″ inches.