Find Spot record 2201/0/1 - Unstratified Prehistoric/Romano-British Find
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Summary
A tanged bronze spearhead found beside a footpath in 1958.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} A bronze tanged "lancehead" was found in c.1958. Classified by M. Seabourne and retained by finder. Approx NGR TL076876 (found near footpath).
{2} A 'tanged lancehead' is said to have been found in about 1958 at TL076876.
{3} TL 076 876: A tanged bronze implement, classified as a 'lance head' by Mr M Seabourne was found beside a footpath by Miss J Upex circa 1958.
Mr B Rowbottam, Headmaster of Polebrook School, who reported the find said Miss Upex was a pupil there but has now moved away. As far as he knew she kept the find.
<1> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1982, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.191 (checked) (Series). SNN77382.
<2> Ordnance Survey, 1950s/1960s, Ordnance Survey Record Cards, TL08NE4 (checked) (Index). SNN443.
<3> Seaman, BH, 1969, Field investigators comments, F1 BHS 03-SEP-69 (Notes). SNN111907.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN77382 Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1982. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 4. HMSO. p.191 (checked).
- <2> SNN443 Index: Ordnance Survey. 1950s/1960s. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey. TL08NE4 (checked).
- <3> SNN111907 Notes: Seaman, BH. 1969. Field investigators comments. English Heritage. F1 BHS 03-SEP-69.
Finds (1)
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 076 876 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | POLEBROOK, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 360932
Record last edited
Apr 3 2023 3:18PM
