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Sword. York, Yorkshire, England. Yorkshire Museum, York, 1979.7.4752. Photo: Jonas Lau Markussen (CC BY).

Gilling West Sword

Object type:

Material:

Bone, Whale-bone

Style:

Collection:

Yorkshire Museum

Item ID:

1979.7.4752

Findspot: York, North Yorkshire, England.

Dating: c. 866-1066.

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Sword. York, North Yorkshire, England. Yorkshire Museum, York, 1979.7.4752. Photo: Jonas Lau Markussen (CC BY).

Sword. York, North Yorkshire, England. Yorkshire Museum, York, 1979.7.4752. Photo: Jonas Lau Markussen (CC BY).

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