Find Spot record MCC2318 - Bronze Age Palstave, Maldon Road, Colchester

Summary

Bronze Age Palstave, Maldon Road, recorded in 1947.

Location

Grid reference TL 97947 23918 (point)
Map sheet TL92SE
Non Parish Area COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

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Full Description

A Bronze Age palstave of unusual form, was found in a hedge bank on the east side of Maldon Road, almost exactly half a mile from Drury Corner. The original was retained by the finder but a cast was made for the Museum.<1><2><3><4>

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> LIST: Colchester Museums. 1941-1961. Colchester Museum Accession Register 1941-1961. COLEM1947.14.
  • <2> Serial: Colchester Museums. 1962. Colchester Museum Reports 1934-1962. p.11.
  • <3> Index: Ordnance Survey. 1876. Ordnance Survey Cards. 11982.
  • <4> Index: Essex County Council. 1972. Colchester SMR (computer). TL92SE24.

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  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Jul 24 2017 10:26AM

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