MDE1165 - Prehistoric macehead found at Pulsworthy Bridge (Find Spot)
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
SS 789 298. A 'macehead' with an hourglass perforation and made of brown quartzite was dug out of a rabbit hole at Pulsworthy Bridge. Presented to Taunton Museum by Mr. Aaron Blackford (through Mr. P. J. D. Wray). [1] A perforated macehead of quartzite was found at Pulsworthy Bridge in 1931. Now in Taunton Museum, no. 1931.51.A.10. [2] N.B. It is not clear whether this find was located within or outside the National Park boundary. [3] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [4]
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SMO4109 Serial: Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society. 1851-. Proceedings of the Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society. Volume 97 (1952), p 32.
- <2> SMO4578 Monograph: Grinsell, L.V.. 1970. The Archaeology of Exmoor: Bideford Bay to Bridgewater. David and Charles Limited. p 186.
- <3> SEM8630 Verbal communication: Various. 1993-. Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Team staff comments. Catherine Dove, 15 January 2019.
- <4> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 34948, Extant 6 October 2021.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=34948 (Pastscape entry: 34948)
Other Statuses/References
- Devon SMR Monument ID: 12186
- Devon SMR Monument ID: 13962
- Devon SMR Monument ID: 13963
- Devon SMR: SS72NE/8
- Devon SMR: SS72NE/8/1
- Devon SMR: SS73SE/511
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MDE20259
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MDE20378
- Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MDE20379
- Local List Status (No)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 72 NE5
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 34948
Location
| Grid reference | SS 789 298 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS72NE |
| Civil Parish | MOLLAND, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
| Civil Parish | TWITCHEN, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Oct 6 2021 12:10PM
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