Monument record GED 088 - Bronze Age Axe Head, axe fragment and possible casting waste, found during a metal detecting rally, Gedgrave
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Summary
Bronze Age Axe Head, axe fragment and possible casting waste, found during a metal detecting rally, Gedgrave.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 4149 4946 (45m by 45m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM44NW |
| Civil Parish | GEDGRAVE, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A complete Bronze Age Axe Head and axe fragment and possible casting waste, found during a metal detecting rally, Gedgrave.(S1)
2026: Bronze Age axehead found, part of earlier discovered hoard (S2).
2026: Trade token found in location on later metal detecting tour (S3).
Sources/Archives (3)
- <S1> SSF62300 E-mail: French, J.. 2025. Email reporting March 2025 Butley Metal Detecting Tour Finds.
- <S2> SSF62839 E-mail: Sampson, A.. 2026. Email reporting Sandlands 18 finds at Butley Priory.
- <S3> SSF62959 E-mail: Sampson, A.. 2026. Email report finds from Sandlands 19 Butley Prioiry Metal Detecting Tour.
Finds (5)
- FSF56699: AXEHEAD (Bronze Age - 2350 BC to 701 BC)
- FSF56700: AXE (Bronze Age - 2350 BC to 701 BC)
- FSF56701: CASTING WASTE (Bronze Age - 2350 BC? to 701 BC?)
- FSF58423: AXEHEAD (Bronze Age - 2350 BC to 701 BC)
- FSF58936: TOKEN (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (3)
Record last edited
Jul 23 2026 10:07AM