Find Spot record MNL 969 - Late Bronze Age pegged spearhead, Bagsham, West Row
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Summary
Metal detector find of bronze decorated pegged spearhead of LBA date. Formerly recorded as MNL MISC
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 67 75 (50m by 50m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL67NE |
| Civil Parish | MILDENHALL, FOREST HEATH, SUFFOLK |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Metal detector find of bronze pegged spearhead of LBA date. Zig-zag decoration visible on edge of one face of one blade only, suggestion of same on other flange of same face. One peg hole missing where part of socket broken away (ancient break). One edge of this break defined by cut groove in socket (similarly patinated) probably representing later re-use. Resharpened and worn tip. Length 9.1cms, weight 31g (S1).
Found in area of other finds (Med & PMed?)(S2)(R1).
Probably from site MNL 504.
Formerly recorded as MNL MISC
Sources/Archives (4)
- <S1> SSF50018 Finds Report: Plouviez, J.. 1995. SCCAS Finds Record:. SCCAS, Pendleton C, June 1998, ill.
- <M1> SSF50072 Unpublished document: Suffolk Archaeological Service. Parish Files. (S1)(S2).
- <R1> SSF50076 Source Unchecked: Bury St Edmunds Moyses Hall. BSEMH entry form BSEMS 2613 & 2618?.
- <S2> SSF50076 Source Unchecked: Bury St Edmunds Moyses Hall. Mycock C, Entry Form, BSEMS 2618, May 1998.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Apr 5 2019 5:48PM