NHER 37107 (Find Spot record) - Late Bronze Age sword
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Summary
The hilt of a Late Bronze Age sword was found by a farmer in his field. Later metal detecting recovered four further fragments allowing complete reconstruction of the sword.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG00SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | DEOPHAM, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
Before 30 November 2001.
Sword hilt found by [1].
February 2002.
[2] returned to spot with metal detector to search for remainder of sword after advised by K. Hinds (NLA) and with permission of landowner [1].
Late Bronze Age incomplete Ewart Park sword in five fragments including hilt.
See further description and (S1), (S2) and (S3) in file.
K. Hinds (NLA), 2 May 2002.
Associated Sources (4)
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- SWORD (Late Bronze Age - 1000 BC to 701 BC)
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Record last edited
Feb 3 2011 2:54PM