NHER 685 (Find Spot record) - Early Bronze Age hoard
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Summary
A hoard of two Early Bronze Age copper alloy axeheads was found in the back garden of this house in 1977.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG21SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORWICH, NORWICH, NORFOLK |
Full Description
1977.
While erecting fence in back garden a hoard of two decorated flat bronze axes with bow hammered flanges; one has a slight bevel.
Contact prints (S1) and plan in NCM.
Identified by A. Lawson (NAU), 1982.
E. B. Green (NCM), May 1982.
Associated Sources (2)
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (2)
- FLAT AXEHEAD (Early Bronze Age - 2350 BC to 1501 BC)
- HOARD (Early Bronze Age - 2350 BC to 1501 BC)
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Record last edited
Feb 4 2013 11:15AM