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| HER Number: | MDV133958 |
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| Name: | Findspot of fragment of palstave, Ugborough |
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Summary
An fragment of a copper alloy palstave possibly dating from the Middle Bronze Age found in 2019. Retained by finder.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 67 58 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX65NE |
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| Admin Area | Dartmoor National Park |
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| Civil Parish | Ugborough |
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| District | South Hams |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | UGBOROUGH |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- PAS FindspotCode: DEV-82305B
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- FINDSPOT (Early Bronze Age to Late Bronze Age - 1600 BC (Between) to 900 BC (Between))
Full description
British Museum, 2023, Portable Antiquities Scheme, 2023, DEV-82305B (Website). SDV365320.
(Found 2019) A fragment of a cast copper alloy palstave of Bronze Age date, possibly Middle Bronze Age dating to c. 1600- 900 BC.
The cutting edge and part of the head of the palstave survive. It is sub rectangular in shape, although gradually widening towards the cutting edge, with a flaring blade that creates a semi circular edge. Retained by finder. See record for full detail.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV365320 | Website: British Museum. 2023. Portable Antiquities Scheme, 2023. https://finds.org.uk/database. Website. DEV-82305B. [Mapped feature: #140226 ] |
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Associated Monuments: none recorded
Associated Finds
- FDV8109 - PALSTAVE (Early Bronze Age to Late Bronze Age - 1600 BC to 900 BC)
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Feb 28 2023 12:49PM |
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