NHER 18384 (Find Spot record) - Bronze Age palstave
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Summary
In the 1970s or 80s a Bronze Age palstave, with a trident motif, was recovered from this area during potato harvesting.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TM19NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WYMONDHAM, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
Around 1970-1982. Found in field at Silfield whilst harvesting potatoes.
Palstave with trident motif and strong midrib.
Around 535 gms.
Very dark olive green, lightly pitted surface.
Good condition.
Light brown surface discolouration in places.
Blocked loop.
Sketch in file.
Compiled by A. Lawson (NAU), 20 October 1982.
Associated Sources (3)
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- PALSTAVE (Bronze Age - 2350 BC to 701 BC)
Related NHER Records (0)
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Record last edited
Feb 2 2011 5:22PM