Monument record SEY 018 - Metal detector finds of possible bronze hoard. (BA)

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Summary

Metal detector finds of possible bronze hoard.

Location

Grid reference Centred TM 2862 8388 (25m by 25m)
Map sheet TM28SE
Civil Parish ST MARY, SOUTH ELMHAM, OTHERWISE HOMERSFIELD, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Metal detector finds of possible bronze hoard, consisting of: blade end of socketed axe, hammer marked - 60cm long, 117 g; bronze cast binding, probably for lower part of knife hilt, which fits a knife, with two rivet holes - 3.9cm wide.
All are patinated light blue-green. Details and drawings in parish file (S1).
Also Rom (single perforated) coin.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <S1> Finds Report: Plouviez, J.. 1995. SCCAS Finds Record:. Holdridge W, per SCCAS, Martin E, March 1998, ill.
  • <M1> Unpublished document: Suffolk Archaeological Service. Parish Files. (S1).

Finds (3)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Apr 14 2008 2:14PM

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