NHER 2951 (Find Spot record) - Bronze Age metal finds (Hingham, poorly located)
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Summary
A Bronze Age copper alloy palstave and flanged axe were found at an unknown date and location.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | Not recorded |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HINGHAM, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
No mapped location recorded.
Full Description
Palstave with median line on blade. 12.7cm (5 inches) long. (S1).
R. R. Clarke (NCM).
Stop ridge inside flanges.
R. R. Clarke (NCM).
Also haft flanged axe.
E. B. Green (NCM).
Associated Sources (7)
- --- SNF1625 Article in Serial: Clarke, W. G. 1919. The Distribution of Flint and Bronze Implements in Norfolk. Proceedings of the Prehistoric Society of East Anglia. Vol III Pt I (for 1918-19) pp 147-149. p 149.
- --- SNF2373 Publication: Norfolk Museums Service. 1966. Bronze Age Metalwork in Norwich Castle Museum. p 18.
- --- SNF1427 Publication: Norwich Castle Museum. 1910. Catalogue of Antiquities in Norwich Castle Museum. p 23; No 242.
- --- SNF87258 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Bronze Age. Hingham.
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- --- SNF57204 Record Card: Ordnance Survey Staff. 1933-1979?. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. TG 00 SW 13.
- <S1> SNF57092 Archive: British Museum. 1913 onwards. Bronze Age Index.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (2)
- FLANGED AXEHEAD (Bronze Age - 2350 BC to 701 BC)
- PALSTAVE (Bronze Age - 2350 BC to 701 BC)
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Record last edited
Feb 19 2022 8:57PM