Pole Arms and Melee Weapons
The Dean Castle arms and armour collection includes several
examples of hafted arms, maces and flails that would have been used
by footmen on the field of battle or for ceremonial purposes. These
polearms range from halberds, which are characterised by axe-like
blades surmounted by apical spikes, with sharp beaks to the rear,
through to spontoons and a partizan. Among the collection donated
by the 8th Lord Howard de Walden's son are also maces
and flails that range from the 15th to the 17th
centuries.