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The manorial residence of Rubercy (Calvados) Crossbow bolts Second half of the 12th century |
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The manorial residence of Rubercy (Calvados) Crossbow bolts Second half of the 12th century |
Crossbow bolts. Unlike the arrow heads, it can be certain that these are arms of warfare. The two-branched hood was probably mounted on the armature to stretch the crossbow string.
Dimensions of the objects
D 87 1 038 : L. 22 mm ; l. 12 mm
D 87 1 039 : L. 56 mm ; l. 11mm
D 87 1 040 : L. 63 mm ; l. 11mm
D 87 1 041 : L. 59 mm ; l. 11mm
D 87 1 042 : L. 54mm ; l. 40mmBibliography
- Lorren C, Le Château de Rubercy (Calvados) : étude de la demeure principale (c. 1150-1204) - Archéologie médiévale, VII, 1977, p. 109-178
- Lorren C, La demeure seigneuriale de Rubercy (milieu du XIIe - début du XIIIe s.) - Château Gaillard, VIII, colloque de Bad-Muenstereifel, 30 août-4 sept. 1976. Caen : 1977, p. 185-192
- Lorren C, The castle of Rubercy (Calvados) c.1150-1204 - British archaeological reports, International series 121, 1981, p. 103-125
Location
Musée de Normandie, Caen, Calvados
D 87 1 038, D 87 1 039, D 87 1 040, D 87 1 041, D 87 1 042, dépôt Drac de Basse Normandie