Monument record CUL 014 - Culford Heath
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Summary
Bronze socketed axe, plain, appears sharp and in good condition. Found in field in 1957.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 8593 7575 (50m by 50m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL87NE |
| Civil Parish | CULFORD, ST EDMUNDSBURY, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Bronze socketed axe, plain, appears sharp and in good condition (S4). "Found 15.11.57 in field. Note: three similar ones found together in 1951 some 200 yards W at approximately TL 855 757" (S1)(S2) - CUL 006. Formerly recorded (Barnham 008) as from "Barnham, Culford Heath (TL 859 758)" (S1)(S2), however, findspot marked by Edwardson with cross on BSEMH record map at TL 8593 7575 in Culford parish (S3) is taken to be correct. Note Culford 006 also recorded as from "Barnham" by Edwardson.
Sources/Archives (5)
- <M1> SSF43419 (No record type): BSEMH map archive: notes & microfilm.
- <S1> SSF50042 Bibliographic reference: Suffolk Institute of Archaeology. Proceedings of the Suffolk Institute of Archaeology. PSIA, 27, 1957, (3), 178.
- <S2> SSF50032 Index: OS. OS Card. OS, card TL87NE21 (after S1).
- <S3> SSF2572 (No record type): BSEMH, 6 inch record map, XXII SE, A R Edwardson, November 1957 entry.
- <S4> SSF5639 (No record type): Edwardson A R, BA Metal Work in Moyses Hall Museum, No 68, ill.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jan 9 2006 3:30PM