Find Spot record MLI32876 - A Bronze Age axehead found in Sempringham
Summary
A Bronze Age axehead (a palstave) found in Sempringham
Type and Period (1)
- FINDSPOT (Bronze Age - 2200 BC to 801 BC)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
A Bronze Age looped palstave or axehead found in Sempringham at TF12973295. The loop is broken and the weapon is much corroded and it was found near the 'old Roman encampment' at Sempringham in April 1880. This 'encampment' is the moated site (HER no.30038). It is in the Museum of the Spalding Gentlemans' Society. {1}{2}{3}{4}
This find is still held by the Gentlemen's Society.{1}
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SLI2685 Index: OS CARD INDEX. POINTON AND SEMPRINGHAM. TF 13 SW:10,1965, DA.
- <2> SLI3221 Index: SMR FILE. POINTON AND SEMPRINGHAM. TF 13 SW:A,1976, White A J.
- <3> SLI3679 Map: PHILLIPS, C.W.. OS 6 INCH SERIES. -.
- <4> SLI274 Article in Serial: P.J. Davey. 1973. 'Bronze Age Metalwork from Lincolnshire' in Archaeologia. p.68, Fig.62.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TF 1297 3295 (point) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | POINTON AND SEMPRINGHAM, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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