Element record L4003 - Bronze Age spearhead, Mansfield Woodhouse

Summary

FINDSPOT (Bronze Age) MBA looped spearhead

Location

Grid reference SK 54789 64430 (point)
Map sheet SK56SW
District Mansfield
Civil Parish Mansfield Woodhouse, Mansfield

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

A leaf-shaped, side-looped bronze spearhead of the Middle BA, was found about 2ft 5in deep, while digging fence holes along the bank of a small stream. (1)

The implement is on loan to Mansfield Museum by Mr JW Churchman of Mansfield Woodhouse. It was found by an employee of the adjacent sausage factory of which Mr Churchman is managing director. Find spot established, as above.(2)


Historic England, 2021, National Record of Historic Environment (Digital archive). SNT5271.

<1> Thoroton Society, 1962, TTS, pp 9-19 (Published document). SNT376.

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

Sources/Archives (3)

  • --- Digital archive: Historic England. 2021. National Record of Historic Environment.
  • <1> Published document: Thoroton Society. 1962. TTS. 66. pp 9-19.
  • <2> Personal comment: Seaman BH. 1974. Pers Comm.

Finds (1)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Oct 8 2026 1:45PM

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