Monument record CHD 056 - Ashley Grove, Chediston Grange.
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Summary
"Shield pattern" unlooped bronze palstave found on grassland with a metal detector (S1).
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 3557 7659 (50m by 50m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM37NE |
| Civil Parish | CHEDISTON, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
"Shield pattern" unlooped bronze palstave found on grassland by (see 'Not to be published on web' tab for finder/s and/or findspot/s), with a metal detector (S1). 15cm long, blade 6.4cm wide, `shield' decoration on the blade is combined with a central ridge to produce a trident effect. Class 1 Group 3 palstave of the MBA (S2).
Sources/Archives (4)
- <S1> SSF2968 (No record type): Burroughes G, 1991.
- <M1> SSF50072 Unpublished document: Suffolk Archaeological Service. Parish Files. Parish file: drawing.
- <S2> SSF17816 Bibliographic reference: Rowlands M J. 1976. The Organisation of Middle Bronze Age Metalworking. 29.
- <M2> SSF40008 (No record type): Photograph:.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jan 29 2009 4:25PM