Post-medieval metal objects at foreshore of south Canvey Island (EHER 82391)
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Summary
An assemblage of 17 metal objects discovered while metal detecting on the foreshore on the south side of Canvey Island. The objects are believed to be post-medieval in date. They include an iron handle, a lead sailmaker's palm guard, a bronze scribe, a small gunpowder measure, a cup, a possible musket ball and a rivet, as well as several unidentified objects.
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Location
| Grid reference | TQ 8129 8231 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CANVEY ISLAND, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
NRHE data transfer:
An assemblage of 17 metal objects discovered while metal detecting on the foreshore on the south side of Canvey Island. The objects are believed to be post-medieval in date. They include an iron handle, a lead sailmaker's palm guard, a bronze scribe, a small gunpowder measure, a cup, a possible musket ball and a rivet, as well as several unidentified objects. (MAS-100016) (Droit 038/17). <1>
Finds
- CUP (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- HANDLE (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- MUSKET BALL (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- POWDER MEASURE (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- RIVET (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- SCRIBER (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
Sources
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<1> SEX77250
Webpage: Marine Antiquities Scheme. Marine Antiquities Scheme. MAS-100016
Related Events (1)
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 1614033
- National Monuments Record: TQ 88 SW 56