NHER 23876 (Find Spot record) - Bronze Age axehead

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Summary

A Late Bronze Age copper alloy socketed axe with loop and ribbed decoration was found on the surface of the field.

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Location

Map sheet TF70SE
Civil Parish GOODERSTONE, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK

Map

Spring 1987. Found on surface of field by [1].
Findspot verified by [2].
Late Bronze Age socketed axe with loop and ribbed decoration. In very fine condition with dark patina and shiny bronze in patches, (S1).
Identified by J. Wymer (NAU), June 1987.
Information from A. Rogerson (NAU).
J. Wymer (NAU), 27 July 1987.

  • --- Map: Finder's Map.
  • --- Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
  • --- Secondary File: Secondary File.
  • <S1> Illustration: Wymer, J.. 1987. Drawing of a Late Bronze Age copper alloy socketed axe.. Paper. 2:1.
  • SOCKETED AXEHEAD (Bronze Age - 2350 BC to 701 BC)

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Record last edited

Jan 2 2014 3:02PM

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