2006-05-23 09:14:50 Robert Collins rcollins 2011-02-24 13:47:52 Daniel Pett dpett NCL-2BE993 FLAT AXEHEAD A copper-alloy flat axe of the early Bronze Age similar in shape to a class 2 axe. The body flares evenly to the blade end of the object. The blade flares out from the body with an even curviture to the edge. The edge remains fairly sharp, though an imperfection in the metal has left a small semicircular divet in the center of the edge. At the points of the blade, the width of the axe is 60mm. The haft end is roughly squared, and it is difficult to tell whether this is the original butt or if butt broke off the object, the broken edges then smoothed slightly. The butt measures 27mm in width. The surface of the axe has an even grey-green patina, though where pitting occurs (always less than 1.5mm in diameter) the color is a light tinted green. There are also patches of iron oxidation that seem to be integral to the object. Thus, it seems to be made from a ferrous copper alloy. A copper-alloy flat axe of the early Bronze Age similar in shape to a class 2 axe. The body flares evenly to the blade end of the object. The blade flares out from the body with an even curviture to the edge. The edge remains fairly sharp, though an imperfection in the metal has left a sma... Copper alloy Cast BRONZE AGE BRONZE AGE Early 35 78 15 Uncertain 2006-05-23 09:14:50 NORTH YORKSHIRE HAMBLETON BAGBY POINT( ) From Map SE48SE SE4448 29.06.2003 Metal detector 1 NCL Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2006 These records can be reproduced in a non commercial enviroment as long as the original recorder is cited. The Portable Antiquities Scheme info@finds.org.uk No fees are applicable.