Find Spot record MCC1796 - Bronze Age palstave, Glen Avenue, Colchester
Summary
Bronze Age palstave (and amber bead), recorded in 1937.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 97614 25326 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92NE |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A group 1 bronze palstave and amber bead found in 1937, possibly from a Bronze Age burial group.<1> The palstave with amber bead jammed between the flanges found during the removal of a hedge bank from the west side of Glen Avenue (TL976253).<2><3><4>
COLEM 1937.916<5>
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SCC226 Index: Essex County Council. 1972. Colchester SMR (computer). SMR11805.
- <2> SCC161 Serial: Colchester Museums. 1962. Colchester Museum Reports 1934-1962. Vol 44, p.11.
- <3> SCC254 Index: Ordnance Survey. 1876. Ordnance Survey Cards. TL92NE9.
- <4> SCC257 Serial: Society of Antiquaries. 1968. Vol. XLVIII The Antiquaries Journal. XLVIII. pp.1-4.
- <5> SCC161 Serial: Colchester Museums. 1962. Colchester Museum Reports 1934-1962. COLEM1937.916.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jan 24 2017 8:14AM