Find Spot record HSK 106 - Findspot of an Anglo-Saxon bronze wire clip
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Summary
September 1996: Metal detector find during Ipswich & District Detector Club rally of bronze wire clip(?), related to wrist clasps - type 7 in West Stow report (1985, p143-4 and Fig 265, nos 10 & 11) where suggested to be some other type of dress fastener. Formerly recorded as HSK MISC
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 24 51 (1000m by 1000m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM25SW |
| Civil Parish | HASKETON, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
September 1996: Metal detector find during Ipswich & District Detector Club rally of bronze wire clip(?), related to wrist clasps - type 7 in West Stow report (1985, p143-4 and Fig 265, nos 10 & 11) where suggested to be some other type of dress fastener. Consists of 6 main wires wrapped by compacted thinner wire `sleeve'. Details and drawing in file (S1). Possibly C6.
Other examples known from Sax sites at Eriswell, Mildenhall (Holywell Row) & Icklingham.
No findspot given.
For other Sax finds during 1996 rally see HSK 007, 009, 011 & 022.
Formerly recorded as HSK MISC
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (2)
- FSF22744: (Early Saxon - 410 AD to 649 AD)
- FSF22745: CLASP (Early Saxon - 410 AD to 649 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
May 21 2020 8:36AM