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| HER Number: | MDV133979 |
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| Name: | Findspot of a sword fragment, Holne |
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Summary
Fragment of copper-alloy sword dating to the late Bronze Age (1000 to 700 BC) found in 2012 and reported to the Portable Antiquities Scheme. Retained by finder.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 70 69 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX76NW |
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| Admin Area | Dartmoor National Park |
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| Civil Parish | Holne |
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| District | South Hams |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | HOLNE |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- PAS FindspotCode: DEV-A6FA73
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- FINDSPOT (Late Bronze Age to Early Iron Age - 1000 BC (Between) to 700 BC (Between))
Full description
British Museum, 2023, Portable Antiquities Scheme, 2023, DEV-A6FA73 (Website). SDV365320.
(Found 2012) Fragment of copper-alloy sword dating to the late Bronze Age (1000 to 700 BC). Part of sword blade; the item is sub-rectangular in plan with a mid rib on both upper and lower surface. In section the blade is lozenge shaped. The surface is worn with some marks. Dimensions: 33mm length, 19mm width, 4mm thickness. See record for full details. Returned to finder.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV365320 | Website: British Museum. 2023. Portable Antiquities Scheme, 2023. https://finds.org.uk/database. Website. DEV-A6FA73. [Mapped feature: #140277 ] |
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Associated Monuments: none recorded
Associated Finds
- FDV8125 - SWORD (Late Bronze Age to Early Iron Age - 1000 BC to 700 BC)
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Mar 6 2023 12:49PM |
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