NHER 12959 (Find Spot record) - Bronze Age axehead
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Summary
A Bronze Age socketed copper alloy axehead was found in a pit containing 19th century bottles.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF91SE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | DEREHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1977. Found in fill of old pit with 19th century bottles (so probably redeposited).
Behind Littlefields (East Dereham Church Middle) School.
Socketed copper alloy axe with three ribs on two faces, and hafting ribs inside socket. Cutting edge and casting seams badly scratched by modern wear.
See (S1).
Associated Sources (4)
- --- SNF513 Newspaper Article: Eastern Daily Press. 1977. Dereham Bronze Age find. 17 December.
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- --- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
- <S1> SNF79130 Illustration: Gregory, T.. 1977. Drawing of a Bronze Age socketed copper alloy axehead.. Card. 1:1.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- SOCKETED AXEHEAD (Bronze Age - 2350 BC to 701 BC)
Related NHER Records (0)
Record last edited
Apr 25 2014 2:46PM