Find Spot record 2586 - Unnamed findspot in Sproston Parish
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Summary
A fragment of a Middle Bronze Age palstave was found just below the surface of a ploughed field.
A palstave is a type of bronze age cast in a two piece mould. It has flanges to allow a wooden or bone handle to be hafted to the axe and a ridge in the centre to stop the handle being forced forwards during use. Some types have a loop to aid the hafting.
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Full Description
The fragmentary butt end of a Middle Bronze Age palstave was found just below the surface of a ploughed field, at Curtishulme farm, in September 1995. The fragment consists of the 2 cms long flanged tip of the butt end. Max width (at fracture) 2.4cms. Max thickness 1.0cms (1).
<1> Various, Written Communication to the HER, Penney S 1996 (Written Communication). SCH3756.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH3756 Written Communication: Various. Written Communication to the HER. Penney S 1996.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 73 64 (point) 6 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ76SW |
| Civil Parish | SPROSTON, VALE ROYAL, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | KINDERTON CUM HULME, MIDDLEWICH, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Dec 17 2020 10:08AM