1999-10-14 00:00:00 Adam Gwilt agwilt 2011-02-24 12:19:17 Daniel Pett dpett NMGW162 socketed axehead Blade end fragment of a Late Bronze Age socketed axe. The absence of the socket and loop end precludes a precise ascription to type; however, the presence of three parallel ribs on both faces of the axe suggests that it is either of South Wales/Stogursey Type (Needham 1981) or of related hybrid type. The axe fragment is misshapen, apparently through impact with a blunted object in antiquity. Both faces have been struck, leading to marked denting at the upper end of the fragment. The artefact has a light green patina and a well worn surface, possibly representing damage through long term survival within plough-soil. Maximum surviving length 52mm, blade width 44.5mm, weight 98.0 grams. Blade end fragment of a Late Bronze Age socketed axe. The absence of the socket and loop end precludes a precise ascription to type; however, the presence of three parallel ribs on both faces of the axe suggests that it is either of South Wales/Stogursey Type (Needham 1981) or of related hybrid ... South Wales Type socketed axes and related types belong to the Ewart Park phase of the British Late Bronze Age (Needham 1981, 32-37). In recent times, this phase has been radiocarbon dated to 1020-800BC cal (Needham et al. 1997; Needham 1996). Over one hundred and twenty axes of South Wales Type are now known from South and West Wales, including axes from within twenty one hoards. Examples of South Wales Type axe hoards within the National Collection of Wales include St.Mellons, Cardiff (Stanton 1984), Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan (Savory 1980, no.281) and Penwyllt, Ystradgynlais, Powys (Savory 1980, no.284). Cast BRONZE AGE BRONZE AGE Late Late -1020 -800 44.5 52 Fragment 1999-10-14 00:00:00 NEWPORT Newport POINT( ) ST39SE ST3319 29.06.2003 Metal detector 1 NMGW Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 1999 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.