Element record L2296 - Bronze axehead found in Greasley Parish
Summary
Location
| Grid reference | SK 48990 48159 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SK44NE |
| District | Broxtowe |
| Civil Parish | Greasley, Broxtowe |
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Full Description
A bronze socketed axehead was found at SK 491482 by JB Crooks in 1966. It was encased in a 1/4-1/2in layer of cream coloured plaster-like material, which was presumably the remains of its mould (removed by finder). (1)
The axe is still in the possession of the finder. He indicated the findspot as above. (2)
A bronze socketed axehead was found at SK 491482 by
J B Crooks in 1966. It was encased in a 1/4-1/2 in layer of
cream-coloured plaster-like material, which was presumably the
remains of its mould.
The axe is still in the possession of the finder who now lives
at Longcroft Farm, Oakerthorpe. He indicated the find spot at
SK 4899 4816. (1,2,3)
<1> EMAB eds, 1966, East Midlands Archaeological Bulletin, p 36 (Published document). SNT160.
<2> Seaman BH, 1974, Pers Comm (Personal comment). SNT1252.
<3> Historic England, 2021, National Record of Historic Environment (Digital archive). SNT5271.
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Record last edited
Sep 1 2026 1:35PM