Find of the Month: EXTRA! Medieval Shoe from Brayford Wharf, Lincoln

As a special treat for July we have an extra Find of the Month! This one is particularly exciting as it’s a rather nice example of a medieval ankle boot. It was found in thick clay on a site in Lincoln’s Brayford Wharf East, where the waterlogged conditions are ideal for preserving leather.

The boot dates to between the 12th and 14th centuries and is made of goatskin with a cowhide sole. It laces up at the side and the straps would originally have fastened using a metal buckle. At 25cm long, it probably equates to a modern-day size 3 or 4, taking into account the extremely pointed sole!

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