Hamilton Low Parks
Sword
Site Name Hamilton Low Parks
Classification Sword
Canmore ID 45674
Site Number NS75NW 31
NGR NS 726 566
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/45674
- Council South Lanarkshire
- Parish Hamilton (South Lanarkshire)
- Former Region Strathclyde
- Former District Hamilton
- Former County Lanarkshire
NS75NW 31 726 566
A medieval sword 1.12m long and datable to c. 1350-1400 was found buried in sand in Hamilton Low Parks, on the left bank of the River Clyde. The grip has gone, but the blade and cross survive in good condition.
It is now in Glasgow Art Gallery and Museum.
J G Scott 1973.