Find Spot record 0062706701 - BLEDLOW COP, WAIN HILL
Summary
Early Saxon bone comb found in excavation
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Type and Period (1)
- FINDSPOT (Undated)
Description
Dimensions - Depth/Thickness 0013 Length 0161 cm Width 0050
COMB FOUND IN PIT, PROBABLY DISTURBED CREMATION. SINGLE TYPE, NARROW PIECES OF BONE HELD IN PLACE BETWEEN FLAT PLATES BY IRON RIVETS. BACK OF COMB IS CONVEX, TERMINATING IN TRIANGULAR EXTENSIONS, 1 PERFORATED. DECORATED BOTH SIDES WITH FRET-PATTERN (ILLUS)(B1).
LETTERS RE RUNE-LIKE DECORATION (B6).
Sources (2)
- <1>SBC6205 Article in serial: J F Head (with contributions from W F Grimes, F G Parsons, F C Fraser, A S Kennard & J Cecil Mary). 1938. 'THE EXCAVATION OF THE COP ROUND BARROW, BLEDLOW', IN RECS OF BUCKS 13 PP313-351. Vol 13, part 5.
- <6>SBC6673 Bibliographic reference: J F HEAD NOTES, CORRESPONDENCE, PHOTOS & SITE ARCHIVE (GIVEN BY HIS WIDOW IN MARCH 1984, FILED).
Location
| Grid reference | SP 77330 01090 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BLEDLOW-CUM-SAUNDERTON, Wycombe, Buckinghamshire |
Finds (1)
- COMB (5th Century Saxon to 7th Century - 410 AD to 699 AD)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Event - Intervention: Excavation of round barrow at The Cop (EBC10021)
Record last edited
Apr 18 2025 2:17PM
