Anglo-Saxon battle axe at Halstead (EHER 82823)
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Summary
A 10th to 11th century Danish battle axe found near Halstead.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 81 30 (point) Generic location for area - exact NGR not known. |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HALSTEAD, BRAINTREE, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
NRHE data transfer:
A 10th to 11th century Danish battle axe found near Halstead was given by M.G. Hughes to Colchester Museum (No 163.54). <1>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX77537 Report: Colchester and Essex Museum. 1950-1954. Colchester and Essex Museum Annual Reports. p.35.
Related Events (1)
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 381816
- National Monuments Record: TL 83 SW 20