Monument record LKH 181 - Bell Meadow (BA)
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Summary
Bronze narrow rapier blade fragment.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 71260 82542 (236m by 317m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL78SW |
| Civil Parish | LAKENHEATH, FOREST HEATH, SUFFOLK |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Bronze narrow rapier blade fragment. Bent and severely damaged, probably by 19th/20th century agricultural equipment. Rusty brown patina with small patches of green invasive corrosion. Flattened mid-rib. Form of Late MBA type. Length (bent) 11.7mm, width 18mm and 17mm (opposite ends), thickness 5mm and 4mm (corresponding ends), weight 54g. From area of mainly PMed scatter - also IA, Rom and Med.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <S1> SSF50018 Finds Report: Plouviez, J.. 1995. SCCAS Finds Record:. Morley R per SAU, Pendleton C, July 2000, ill.
- <M1> SSF50072 Unpublished document: Suffolk Archaeological Service. Parish Files. Copy Portable Antiq Record & scanned image including sketch.
- <R1> SSF50110 Source Unchecked: Norwich Metal Detecting Club. Norfolk Archaeological Unit. per Norwich Metal Detecting Club, June/July 2000.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Mar 8 2001 12:00AM