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HER Number:MDV21941
Name:Palstave at Secmaton Farm

Summary

Palstave found at Secmaton Farm, in the late 1970s, after ploughing.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 963 783
Map Sheet:SX97NE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishDawlish
DistrictTeignbridge
Ecclesiastical ParishDAWLISH

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX97NE/30

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • FINDSPOT (Bronze Age - 2200 BC to 701 BC)

Full description

Unknown, 1984, Palstave found at Secmaton Farm (Worksheet). SDV341249.

Palstave found at Secmaton Farm, on surface of field after deep ploughing. Recorded circa 1978.

Exeter Archaeology, 1997, Archaeological Assessment of SWWSL Dawlish Sewage Scheme, 4 (Report - Assessment). SDV341244.

A bronze palstave has been found during ploughing near Secmaton Farm. Although only a chance find, the importance of this implement is enhanced by the recent identification of prehistoric features to the north west. Other details: 4.2.3.

Exeter Archaeology, 2006, An Archaeological Assessment of Land at Secmaton Lane, Dawlish, 2 (Report - Assessment). SDV344577.

Collings, A. + Steinmetzer, M., 2008, Archaeological Assessment of Land off Secmaton Lane, Dawlish, Devon, 2 (Report - Assessment). SDV341242.

A bronze palstave was found at Secmaton Farm in the late 1970s. Other details: Site 2.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV341242Report - Assessment: Collings, A. + Steinmetzer, M.. 2008. Archaeological Assessment of Land off Secmaton Lane, Dawlish, Devon. Exeter Archaeology Report. 08.13. A4 Stapled + Digital. 2.
SDV341244Report - Assessment: Exeter Archaeology. 1997. Archaeological Assessment of SWWSL Dawlish Sewage Scheme. Exeter Archaeology Report. 97.04. A4 Stapled + Digital. 4.
SDV341249Worksheet: Unknown. 1984. Palstave found at Secmaton Farm. Worksheet + Digital.
SDV344577Report - Assessment: Exeter Archaeology. 2006. An Archaeological Assessment of Land at Secmaton Lane, Dawlish. Exeter Archaeology Report. 06.55. A4 Stapled + Digital. 2.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds

  • FDV2570 - PALSTAVE (LANEBA to Unknown - 2200 BC)

Associated Events

  • EDV4410 - Archaeological Assessment of Land off Secmaton Lane, Dawlish, Devon
  • EDV4690 - Archaeological Assessment of Land at Secmaton Lane, Dawlish

Date Last Edited:Dec 17 2021 7:32AM