NHER 4871 (Find Spot record) - Bronze Age palstaves (Methwold, poorly located)
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Summary
Two Bronze Age copper alloy palstaves were found. One was found in 1894. The exact nature and location of these discoveries are unclear.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | Not recorded |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | METHWOLD, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
No mapped location recorded.
Full Description
i) Bronze palstave 1894 (161mm long).
Well developed stop ridge small loop 55mm across blade.
Purchased Howlett of Eastbourne, October 1894.
See (S1).
ii) Bronze palstave.
Seen 1934 by R.R. Clarke (NCM).
R.R. Clarke (NCM).
Associated Sources (4)
- --- SNF50602 Photograph: NLA. Finds Photograph.
- --- SNF87258 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Bronze Age. Methwold.
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- --- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (2)
- PALSTAVE (Middle Bronze Age to Late Bronze Age - 1600 BC to 701 BC)
- PALSTAVE (Middle Bronze Age to Late Bronze Age - 1600 BC to 701 BC)
Related NHER Records (0)
Record last edited
Apr 16 2019 11:19AM