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| HER Number: | MDV133960 |
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| Name: | Findspot of fisk hook, Ugborough |
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Summary
A cast copper alloy fish hook, possibly converted from a fragment of a buckle, dating to the post medieval period, c. 1600-1750 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-81CAF1
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- FINDSPOT (XVI to XVIII - 1600 AD (Between) to 1750 AD (Between))
Full description
British Museum, 2023, Portable Antiquities Scheme, 2023, DEV-81CAF1 (Website). SDV365320.
(Found 2019) A cast copper alloy fish hook, possibly converted from a fragment of a buckle, dating to the post medieval period, c. 1600-1750. The object consists of a flattened shank, which appears rectangular in cross section, which curves smoothly and gently before abruptly rearing upwards at an almost 90 degree angle to create the hook. Measurements: 32.3mm in length, 2.6mm width, 2.3mm thick, weight 1.65g. 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-81CAF1. [Mapped feature: #140228 ] |
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Associated Monuments: none recorded
Associated Finds
- FDV8110 - FISH HOOK (XVI to XVIII - 1600 AD to 1750 AD)
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Feb 28 2023 12:53PM |
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