Monument record BNL 028 - 'Near Saxmundham'
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Summary
NOTE - confidential location. May 2006: Ewart Park phase Late Bronze Age hoard metal detected over circa 100m area. Finds consist of 60 small fragments: 2 sword; 4 spearhead; 10 socketed axe (3 decorated); 9 unknown bronze objects; 32 ingot & 3 other (non-metal?).
Location
| Grid reference | TM 3807 6088 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM36SE |
| Civil Parish | BENHALL, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
NOTE - confidential location (see 'Not to be published on web' tab for finder/s and/or findspot/s).
May 2006: Ewart Park phase Late Bronze Age hoard metal detected over circa 100m area. Finds consist of 60 small fragments: 2 sword; 4 spearhead; 10 socketed axe (3 decorated); 9 unknown bronze objects; 32 ingot & 3 other (non-metal?). For summary see (S1).
Submitted to British Museum under Treasure reference 2006/T324. Not claimed - returned to finder.
2013: given to Aldeburgh Museum.
See PAS SF-13BAB8 for descriptions and photos (copies in parish file).
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF50018 Finds Report: Plouviez, J.. 1995. SCCAS Finds Record:. Pendleton C (SCCAS), June 2006.
Finds (5)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Record last edited
Aug 28 2013 4:36PM