Find Spot record BDG 033 - Findspot of two fragments of a Late Iron Age mirror handle.
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Summary
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 3088 6724 (50m by 50m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM36NW |
| Civil Parish | BADINGHAM, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
1994: Two fragments of (same) LIA mirror handle found metal detecting (see 'Not to be published on web' tab for finder/s and/or findspot/s) (S1)
Fragment of a bronze mirror handle, consisting of two leaf-shaped links joined together by a lip-shaped link at right-angles to the plane of the leaf-shaped links. Incised line decoration on the faces of the leaf-shaped links. Also a smaller fragment that served to hold the mirror plate onto the handle. This has a small rivet handle at one end. (S2)
Similar to the Desborough (Northants) mirror. See Brailsford, J. (1975) Early Celtic Masterpieces from Britain in the British Museum, 67-8 (R1); Megaw, R & W (1989) Celtic Art, plXXI (R2).
Sources/Archives (5)
- <S1> SSF10826 (No record type): Marsh, T.. Marsh T per SAU (JP & EM), finds report, map, drawing.
- <M1> SSF50072 Unpublished document: Suffolk Archaeological Service. Parish Files. (S1).
- <R1> SSF58558 Bibliographic reference: Brailsford, J. W.. 1975. Early Celtic Masterpieces from Britain in the British Museum.
- <S2> SSF58556 Finds Report: Martin, E.. 1994. SCCAS Finds Report: Badingham (BDG 033).
- <R2> SSF58560 Bibliographic reference: Megaw, R. & V.. 1989. Celtic Art.
Finds (1)
- FSF15922: MIRROR (Late Iron Age - 100 BC to 42 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
May 9 2018 11:44AM