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HER Number:MDV133981
Name:Findspot of a pistol fragment, Dean prior

Summary

A copper-alloy fragment of a post-medieval pistol found in 2012 and reported to the Portable Antiquities Scheme. Retained by finder.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 71 64
Map Sheet:SX76SW
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishDean Prior
DistrictSouth Hams
Ecclesiastical ParishDEAN PRIOR

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • PAS FindspotCode: DEV-73E456

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • FINDSPOT (XV to XIX - 1500 AD (Between) to 1850 AD (Between))

Full description

British Museum, 2023, Portable Antiquities Scheme, 2023, DEV-73E456 (Website). SDV365320.

(Found 2012) A copper-alloy fragment of a post-medieval pistol recorded with PAS. Length: 76.5 mm, Diameter: 11.5 mm. No further details recorded. Returned to finder.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV365320Website: British Museum. 2023. Portable Antiquities Scheme, 2023. https://finds.org.uk/database. Website. DEV-73E456. [Mapped feature: #140278 ]

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds

  • FDV8126 - PISTOL (XV to XIX - 1500 AD to 1850 AD)

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Mar 6 2023 12:53PM