NHER 1507 (Find Spot record) - Possible Bronze Age copper alloy ingot
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Summary
It is recorded that some years before 1950 a cake of copper alloy weighing 878g, and 135mm long, was recovered from this area. This is thought to indicate that metal working took place on this site, perhaps during the Bronze Age.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF63SE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SNETTISHAM, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
Some years before 1950. North of Lodge Hill Farm in patch of darker soil.
Cake of bronze weighing 1lb 15 ozs (878g) 135mm long.
Perhaps a foundry site.
Associated Sources (3)
- --- SNF87258 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Bronze Age. Snettisham.
- --- 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. TF 63 SE 5.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (2)
Object Types (1)
- INGOT (Bronze Age - 2350 BC to 701 BC)
Related NHER Records (0)
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Record last edited
Apr 17 2023 3:50PM