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Find Spot MPM376 - Chalk Head
Summary
Carved chalk head of unknown date. It is unclear exactly where this object was found as the location is given as Horsea Lake but the grid reference is for Horsea Island. It is possible it was found in the Torpedo lake on Horsea Island.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Carved chalk head of an unknown date depicting a male with a large bushy moustache. The entry on the museum service collections database states the object was found in Horsea Lake, but the NGR given is for Horsea Island. It is possible it was found in the Torpedo lake on Horsea Island, but the exact location is not clear.
Held by Portsmouth Museum Service. Accession number 1985/142.
Portsmouth Museum Service, N/A, Portsmouth Museum Service Collections Database (Index). SPM424.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SPM424 Index: Portsmouth Museum Service. N/A. Portsmouth Museum Service Collections Database.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Finds (1)
- CARVED OBJECT (Unknown date)
Location
| Grid reference | SU 632 047 (point) |
|---|---|
| Unitary Authority | Portsmouth City |
Record last edited
Jul 1 2026 11:51AM