Late Bronze Age hoard, south of Great Garnetts (EHER 18709)
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Summary
A late Bronze Age metalwork hoard was found south of Great Garnetts in October 1993.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 63 17 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HIGH EASTER, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
A late Bronze Age metalwork hoard was found south of Great Garnetts in October 1993. The hoard included axe heads, a socketed gouge, small spearhead and other fragmentary objects. Also found was a tubular ring of apparent high lead or tin content. No sign of a container was found. <1>
Additional finds from the hoard dispersed by agricultural activity were made in 1993 and in the years 1994-96. <2>
Finds
Sources
Related Events (3)
- Archaeological Intervention: Excavation by M.J. Cuddeford, south of Great Garnetts, High Easter, 1993 (EEX61975)
- Non-Archaeological Intervention: Field surveys by unknown, south of Great Garnetts, High Easter, 1994-1996 (EEX62270)
- Non-Archaeological Intervention: Metal detecting by unknown, south of Great Garnetts, High Easter, 1993 (EEX62269)