Monument record HNY 018 - Findspot of the blade end of a Bronze-Age socketed axe.
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Summary
Blade end of socketed axe, relatively large - blade width 60mm.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 0220 7769 (50m by 50m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM07NW |
| Civil Parish | HINDERCLAY, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
1989: Blade end of socketed axe, relatively large - blade width 6.0 cms, surviving length 4.0 cms, weight 120 gms. Medium green-brown at blade edge, medium to dark rust brown at break. No evidence of hammer - breakage. Found with metal detector by (see 'Not to be published on web' tab for finder/s and/or findspot/s)(S1).
1998: Bronze spearhead tip, 40mm long, no trace os socket. Prominent , lozenge shaped mid rib. MBA? Metal detector find from (see 'Not to be published on web' tab for finder/s and/or findspot/s)'.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <S1> SSF21352 (No record type): Smith A, IMDC, July 1989.
- <M1> SSF50072 Unpublished document: Suffolk Archaeological Service. Parish Files. Parish file: drawing.
- <S2> SSF50018 Finds Report: Plouviez, J.. 1995. SCCAS Finds Record:. Charity I (IMDC), per SAU (JP & EM), finds report, February 1998, ill.
Finds (2)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Aug 5 2013 1:38PM