Poorly Located Find Spot record TMP 007 - 1995: Palstave foundat Thornham Parva by tenant farmer.
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Summary
1995: Palstave foundat Thornham Parva by tenant farmer. Formerly recorded as TMP MISC
Location
| Grid reference | TM 1000 7300 (point) Poorly located |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM17SW |
| Civil Parish | THORNHAM PARVA, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK |
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Full Description
1995: Palstave found on field surface by tenant farmer. Taken in to Reading Museum by daughter, in August/September 1995, for identification. Looped, with `trident' pattern blade decoration, circa 16cms long and about 510 grammes in weight. Said to be in good condition though sketch shows blade edge to be corroded &/or damaged. Described as having `a rather dull dark grey surface' and thought to have high lead content (S1). Narrow bladed form of late MBA or early LBA.
Formerly recorded as TMP MISC
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- None recorded
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Record last edited
May 21 2020 8:36AM