Element record L2296 - Bronze axehead found in Greasley Parish

Summary

FINDSPOT (Bronze Age)

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Grid reference SK 48990 48159 (point)
Map sheet SK44NE
District Broxtowe
Civil Parish Greasley, Broxtowe

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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)


<1> EMAB eds, 1966, East Midlands Archaeological Bulletin, p 36 (Published document). SNT160.

<2> Seaman BH, 1974, Pers Comm (Personal comment). SNT1252.

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  • <1> Published document: EMAB eds. 1966. East Midlands Archaeological Bulletin. 9. p 36.
  • <2> Personal comment: Seaman BH. 1974. Pers Comm.

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Record last edited

Jan 19 2023 7:34PM

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