NHER 16173 (Find Spot record) - Bronze Age or medieval spearhead
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Summary
A small copper alloy socketed spearhead was found. This may be Bronze Age or medieval. The exact location of this discovery is unclear.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | Not recorded |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | OLD BUCKENHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
No mapped location recorded.
Full Description
1966.
Bronze spearhead of unsual form.
Small, around 12.5cm (5 inches) long with four edges (one on each side) two on the blades and two as strengthening ribs. Small end loops, short socket. Fresh appearance (cleaned?).
[1] claimed he had reported it to KLM, but they deny this.
E. Rose (NAU), 29 May 1980.
See [2].
Associated Sources (1)
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (2)
Object Types (2)
- SPEAR (Bronze Age - 2350 BC to 701 BC)
- SPEAR (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
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Record last edited
Oct 25 2023 2:35PM