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| HER Number: | MDV133864 |
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| Name: | Findspot of axehead, Bridford |
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Summary
A copper alloy flat axehead of Needham Class 4, dating to the Early Bronze Age period, c. 1900-1700 BC was found in 2020. Retained by finder.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 80 86 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX88NW |
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| Admin Area | Dartmoor National Park |
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| Civil Parish | Bridford |
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| District | Teignbridge |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | BRIDFORD |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- PAS FindspotCode: DEV-987893
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- FINDSPOT (Early Bronze Age - 2200 BC (Between) to 1501 BC (Between))
Full description
British Museum, 2023, Portable Antiquities Scheme, 2023, DEV-987893 (Website). SDV365320.
(Found 2020) A copper alloy flat axehead of Needham Class 4, dating to the Early Bronze Age period, c. 1900-1700 BC.
The axehead is lenticular in profile, with slightly flattened edges, and a broadly flaring cutting edge. Measurements: 66.3mm length, 19.4mm width (butt), 39.2mm width (blade), 5.3mm thickness (butt), 8.9mm thickness (proto-stop), 1.9mm thickness (blade edge), weight 68.7g. See record for full details.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV365320 | Website: British Museum. 2023. Portable Antiquities Scheme, 2023. https://finds.org.uk/database. Website. DEV-987893. [Mapped feature: #140123 ] |
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Associated Monuments: none recorded
Associated Finds
- FDV8024 - FLAT AXEHEAD (Early Bronze Age - 2200 BC to 1501 BC)
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Feb 20 2023 3:57PM |
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