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Six of the bone crescents from Kenslow Knoll
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Six of the bone crescents from Kenslow Knoll
Dimensions : Length 4.3-5.3cm, width 1.2-1.4cm.
Site name : Kenslow Knoll
Site type : Burial site
Time period : Bronze Age
Material : Bone or antler
Object type : Grave goods; Personal item;
Museum number : J93.552
These six bone crescents were found at Kenslow Knoll. Thomas Bateman spent several days excavating here in February 1848.
All have the same crescent shape. They have a hole at each end and a polished upper surface. They were found singly or in small groups in different parts of the barrow. None could be linked to any of the burials. We do not know what they were used for. They may have been pendants or beads from a necklace.
Bibliography :
Bateman, T. , 1861
Glossary:
Barrow
Bronze Age
Faience
Peak District
Thomas Bateman
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One of the bone crescents from Kenslow Knoll
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