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HER Number:MDV133893
Name:Findspot of candle holder, Dunsford

Summary

An incomplete copper alloy Late-Medieval to Post Medieval candlestick, dating to c.AD 1475-1600 was found in 2017. retained by finder.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 78 89
Map Sheet:SX78NE
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishDunsford
DistrictTeignbridge
Ecclesiastical ParishDUNSFORD

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • PAS FindspotCode: DEV-11198D

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • FINDSPOT (XV to XVI - 1475 AD (Between) to 1600 AD (Between))

Full description

British Museum, 2023, Portable Antiquities Scheme, 2023, DEV-11198D (Website). SDV365320.

(Found 2017) An incomplete copper alloy Late-Medieval to Post Medieval candlestick, dating to c.AD 1475-1600. The surviving section comprises of the stick and socket for the candle, with the base, probably separately made, missing.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV365320Website: British Museum. 2023. Portable Antiquities Scheme, 2023. https://finds.org.uk/database. Website. DEV-11198D. [Mapped feature: #140153 ]

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds

  • FDV8054 - CANDLE HOLDER (XV to XVI - 1475 AD to 1600 AD)

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Feb 21 2023 11:22AM