Thursday, January 12, 2006

Medieval Arrowhead found at Mellor

A 13th to 14th century arrowhead was recovered from a medieval post pit following this summer’s excavations by Manchester University’s Archaeological Unit, in co-ordination with Mellor Archaeological Trust.

Wrought from iron, the arrowhead is 8cm long and is deliberately designed to maim humans, rather than animals.


Further information on the Mellor archaelogical dig at www.mellorarchaeology.org.uk.