Find Spot record SLY 019 - Fragment of a bronze blade found with a metal detector. (BA)

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Summary

Fragment of a bronze blade found with a metal detector.

Location

Grid reference Centred TM 2272 3680 (608m by 616m)
Map sheet TM23NW
Civil Parish SHOTLEY, BABERGH, SUFFOLK

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Fragment of a bronze blade found with a metal detector. Information through SAU (John Newman) Ipswich. (S1) Fragment is very worn and pitted 32mm long x 30mm wide x 5mm thick, it has a broad flattened midrib outlined by slight single grooves. Probably from a dirk or rapier.
See also Rom, Un & Mes.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <M1> (No record type): Photograph: BGQ 17.
  • <S1> (No record type): Curtis L, 1986.
  • <S2> (No record type): SAU, Photograph, BGQ 17.
  • <S3> Photograph: Farrands. Air Photograph. Farrands AP 166 76/977.

Finds (1)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Related Events/Activities (0)

Record last edited

Mar 4 2015 10:19AM

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