Find Spot record GLL 013 - Bronze Age Palstave at Little Glemham
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Summary
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 3425 5953 (50m by 50m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM35NW |
| Civil Parish | LITTLE GLEMHAM, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
1994: Route of proposed (Anglian Water) pipeline fieldwalked following topsoil strip which did not identify any finds or feautres (S2).
Area metal detected independently by (see 'Not to be published on web' tab for finder/s and/or findspot/s) prior to pipe insertion, following topsoil strip. Palstave found at cited NGR circa 12cm below former ground level in sandy clay. Not reported until after pipe inserted and therefore nature of deposit not determined. Details in (S1). Palstave is unlooped, 14.8cm long with blade width of 5.4cm. Shield with internal `V' pattern blade decoration. Rowlands group 3 developed shield pattern palstave. Details and drawing in parish file.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <M1> SSF50072 Unpublished document: Suffolk Archaeological Service. Parish Files. (S1).
- <S1> SSF6673 (No record type): Fulcher D (IMDC) per SAU (EM & CP), finds report, October 1994, drawing.
- <S2> SSF51461 Unpublished document: Newman, J.. 1995. Monitoring Report - Little Glemham - Benhall - Saxmundham Raw Water Main.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Jan 16 2025 11:11AM