NHER 24114 (Find Spot record) - Bronze Age sword
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Summary
In 1987 part of a decorated Bronze Age sword was found at this location.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TL69NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | FORDHAM, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
Early October 1987. Somewhere in field across Cut Off Channel from Snore Hall, second field east of road on 6in Ordnance Survey map (S1). Found on potato riddle after crossing field.
Hilt end (28cm long) of Wilburton period bronze sword, decorated.
Information from member of the public [1].
R. Silvester (NAU), 3 November 1987.
See finds illustration (S2) in file.
Associated Sources (6)
- --- SNF7024 Article in Serial: Matthews, M.. 1987-1988. A Bronze Age Sword from Fordham, Norfolk.. Fenland Research. No 5, p 20-22.
- --- SNF9627 Photograph: EGB 1-12.
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- --- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
- <S1> SNF48659 Map: Ordnance Survey, First Edition, 6 Inch. 1879-1886. Ordnance Survey 1st Edition 6 inch map..
- <S2> SNF49959 Illustration: Finds Illustrations.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- SWORD (Bronze Age - 2350 BC to 701 BC)
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Record last edited
Aug 12 2025 9:06AM