Monument record MTT 018 - Ellingham/Benstead Marshes

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Summary

2004: Dirk or short rapier with notched hilt and narrow flat mid rib blade. Found metal detecting in two (joining) parts on long standing pastureland adjoining river Waveney.

Location

Grid reference Centred TM 36317 91560 (50m by 50m)
Map sheet TM39SE
Civil Parish METTINGHAM, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

2004: Dirk or short rapier with notched hilt and narrow flat mid rib blade. Found metal detecting in two (joining) parts (recentish break) but tip still missing (old break). Long standing pastureland adjoining river Waveney. Findspot circa (see 'Not to be published on web' tab for finder/s and/or findspot/s) probably deep peat. Found 8" - 9" deep, probably deriving from ditching upcast.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <S1> Unpublished document: Norwich Castle Museum (NWHCM). Crickmore Mrs (Norwich and Dist. Detecting club) per S. J. Ashley (NWHCM). Oct 2004..
  • <S2> Finds Report: Plouviez, J.. 1995. SCCAS Finds Record:. Pendleton, C., SCCAS. Finds report, March 2005..

Finds (2)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Feb 26 2009 11:08AM

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