Element record L3106 - BRONZE SWORD FROM EAST STOKE / ROLLESTON

Summary

FINDSPOT (Bronze Age)

Location

Grid reference SK 75000 50700 (point)
Map sheet SK75SE
District Newark
Civil Parish Rolleston, Newark
Civil Parish East Stoke, Newark

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Late BA sword blade found in the River Trent at Gawburn Nip. Now in NWM. (1)
Noted as from Hull Museum. (2)
Ewart Park, Eastern, Unclassified, LBA. Length remaining 320mm, max blade width 37.5mm. Broken off at upper part of the blade. Scratch marks on the blade, probably modern. Good condition, but edge slightly worn. Dark brown patina. (3)


<1> EMAB eds, 1965, East Midlands Archaeological Bulletin, p 29 (Published document). SNT159.

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

<3> Thoroton Society, 1999, TTS, p 43 (Serial). SNT1820.

Other Refs: No 2

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Published document: EMAB eds. 1965. East Midlands Archaeological Bulletin. 8. p 29.
  • <2> Personal comment: Seaman BH. 1974. Pers Comm.
  • <3> Serial: Thoroton Society. 1999. TTS. 103. p 43.

Finds (1)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Jan 19 2023 7:34PM

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