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Find Spot MPM182 - Bronze Age Hoard, St. James' Hospital
Summary
Late-Bronze Age palstave hoard found in the grounds of St. James' Hospital, Milton, in 1904. Destroyed in 1941 when the former museum in the High Street was hit by a bomb.
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Full Description
A Late-Bronze Age hoard found in the grounds of St. James' Hospital, Milton, in 1904. The hoard was acquired by Portsmouth Museum Service and was destroyed in 1941 when the former museum in the High Street was hit by a bomb. The museum holds copies of drawings of a bracelet and palstave from the hoard.
References in Archaeologia 71-39 (1920-1)
Sources/Archives (3)
- --- SPM1 Index: Portsmouth City Council. n/a. Portsmouth City SMR Cards. SU60SE7.
- --- SPM581 Bibliographic reference: Hampshire Telegraph. 1904. Hampshire Telegraph.
- --- SPM675 Bibliographic reference: Portsmouth Evening News. 1904. Portsmouth Evening News.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Finds (1)
- PALSTAVE (Undated)
Location
| Grid reference | SU 671 002 (point) |
|---|---|
| Unitary Authority | Portsmouth City |
Record last edited
Oct 31 2025 2:52PM