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Mark Griffin
Location: The Welsh Marches, in the hills above Newtown, Powys. Joined: 28 Dec 2006
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 Posted: Tue 25 Mar, 2014 3:00 pm Post subject: sword from late 15th/early 16th cent English effigy |
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Hi, visited the fantastic church of Lowick in Northamptonshire today, thought people might like to the sword (or whats left of it,) on the Tomb of Edward Stafford, d1499
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Kai Lawson
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The hilt and scabbard throat remind me of a number of modern production/fantasy pieces…interesting. Lovely photo!
"And they crossed swords."
--William Goldman, alias S. Morgenstern
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Joel Chesser
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I love the shape of the guard, thanks for the post!
..." The person who dosen't have a sword should sell his coat and buy one."
- Luke 22:36
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