The Seax of Beagnoth or Thames Seax is a 10c Anglo-Saxon find, found in a Thames estuary, England in 1857. The original was ornately decorated with various patterns in copper, brass and silver wire. On one side of the blade is inscribed the entire Anglo-Saxon Runic Alphabet whilst on the other is the word Beagnoth, suspected to be the name of the owner or the smith that forged it. It is one of only a few ever found with inscriptions on the blade. Others found of that time had inscriptions found elsewhere.

The original can be viewed in the British Museum in London.

Seax of Beagnoth Description:

• Blade: carbon steel
• Sheath: Leather
• Blade length: 55.5 cm approx.
• Total length: 73.5 cm approx.
• Weight: 650 g approx.

Available to over 18’s only. Proof of age required.

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