Find Spot record MDO29835 - Bronze Age socketed axe from Christchurch
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Summary
A Late Bronze Age looped socketed axe was found in Christchurch. Precise findspot not known.
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Full Description
A Late Bronze Age socketed axe found in Christchurch, but precise findspot not known. It has a square-sectioned socket and a fastening loop and with three decorative ribs on the splayed crescentic blade. Now in the Russell-Coates Museum. Accession No 26.4.
<1> Calkin, J B, Annotated Record Map Corr 6, 1948 (Map). SWX8214.
<2> Quinnell, N V, Various, Field Investigators Comments NVQ, F1 NVQ 09-JUL-54 (Unpublished document). SDO11903.
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Location
| Grid reference | SZ 1600 9200 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ19SE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 19 SE 46
Record last edited
Aug 5 2024 3:01PM
