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Swords of Type I found in Britain

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/* Wheeler I, Petersen M & Q */
== Wheeler I, Petersen M & Q ==
''[[:File:R489.jpg|Rygh 489]] & [[:File:R493.jpg|Rygh493]].'' <br>
850AD? to 1025AD <br>
In use from the prehistoric iron age in central Europe to as late as the C10th in Norway. <br>
:Total Length- 80cm (broken)
:Blade- Double edged. Length 70cm (broken so probably longer), width 6cm.
:Hilt- Like [[:File:R.489.jpg|R.489]]. Portions of wooden handle.
:Scabbard- Parts of wood remain.
:Bibliography- [GRIEG 1940:p.13]