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HER Number:MDV133957
Name:Findspot of palstave, Ugborough

Summary

An incomplete cast copper alloy palstave dating from c.1400-1275 BC (Middle Bronze Age) was found in 2019. Retained by finder.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 67 58
Map Sheet:SX65NE
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishUgborough
DistrictSouth Hams
Ecclesiastical ParishUGBOROUGH

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • PAS FindspotCode: DEV-82F181

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • FINDSPOT (Middle Bronze Age - 1400 BC (Between) to 1275 BC (Between))

Full description

British Museum, 2023, Portable Antiquities Scheme, 2023, DEV-82F181 (Website). SDV365320.

(Found 2019) An incomplete cast copper alloy palstave of South Western type dating from the Taunton phase (c.1400-1275 BC) of the Middle Bronze Age. The palstave has worn high side flanges with long extensions, although it is unclear where their highest point would have been thanks to damage. Retained by finder. See record for full detail.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV365320Website: British Museum. 2023. Portable Antiquities Scheme, 2023. https://finds.org.uk/database. Website. DEV-82F181. [Mapped feature: #140225 ]

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds

  • FDV8108 - PALSTAVE (Middle Bronze Age - 1400 BC to 1275 BC)

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Feb 28 2023 12:46PM