Hello all,
Sorry to make a break from the public engagement discussions, but has
anyone seen anything like the artifact in the attached (poor quality)
photocopy? Apparently those accessing the forum as a web thing rather
than email should be able to get the attachment but I can't remember
how!
The description, adapted from the OS card, reads:
Danish dagger - 850AD approx. Found at beacon hill, Cleethorpes.
This bronze dagger was found, 1937, during foundation preparation for a
new estate. From 2 foot down in solid clay it was recovered in perfect
condition. The British museum classified it as Danish and considered it
a most rare specimen, designed with a loop to fit over the palm of the
hand. It remains in the possession of the finder.
I checked with the BM a while ago and they don't have any notes on the
original interpretation, however I would guess that the artifact is
actually Bronze Age and so do a few other people I have shown the
photocopy to. I have a potential owner to chase up so I may be able to
get a decent photo of the item.
Cheers,
Hugh
Hugh Winfield
Archaeologist and Historic Environment Record Officer
Development Management
Origin One, Origin Way
Europarc, Grimsby
North East Lincolnshire
DN37 9TZ
Tel: (01472) 32 3586 Fax: (01472) 32 4216
Access maps of the Archaeological and Historic sites, buildings and
monuments in North East Lincolnshire here:
http://isharemaps.nelincs.gov.uk/mynelc.aspx
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