Record ID: NMS187 - BRONZE AGE socketed axehead

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Socketed axehead

Unique ID: NMS187

Object type certainty: Certain

Double mouth moulding, of which the upper is more prominent while the lower is little more than a low ridge which gives rise to a loop at the side of the body. Descending from the lower moulding are six raised ribs (1-6 respectively) in two groups of three separated by a 2-4mm gap in the centre. The two outermost ribs follow a furrow which emphasises the prominent edge of the rectangular-sectioned body. The two innermost ribs (3&4) fall steeply and then gently curve around the outer ribs (1&2 & 5&6) to join this prominent edge at a point ¾ of the way down the body. Thus the two pairs of outer ribs are enclosed within this pattern and copy it. The two innermost ribs meet the two outermost ribs before it joins the prominent edge, and creates a point slightly higher up than this. The sides of the body are concave and flare gently to the axe’s widest point at the cutting edge. The socket tapers in profile to a narrow but blunt end. The loops have an asymmetrical oval section varying in thickness and width, but all have an inner hole size of c.7mm.7 Unfinished rim with upward projection, and semi-circular inward projections opposite each other at the top of the rim above each face. A triangular nick appears at the top of the rim on the two joins. Casting flashes are prominent along both sides (especially above the loop where the flash makes a continuous line between loop-edge and rim-top) creating a rough edge. One corner of the cutting edge has been recently broken, exposing the metal beneath (reddish-brown). Cutting edge is worn and mangled (probably unfinished then). With loop to the right, there is a large hole c.7mm long. Patina is coppery-coloured and the surface pitted, with bronze disease towards the cutting edge (my diagnosis, not conservator!). (loop width 6mm, 2-4mm gap between innermost ribs) L.103mm, blade W.45mm. Weight 184g

Notes:

Axe no.7, part of hoard of at least 14 similar LBA axes (15.3.01). Small excavation to occur in Spring 2001.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: BRONZE AGE
Period from: BRONZE AGE [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Period to: BRONZE AGE [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Date from: Circa 1000 BC
Date to: Circa 800 BC

Dimensions and weight

Length: 103 mm
Width: 45 mm
Weight: 184 g
Quantity: 1

Materials and construction

Spatial data

Region: East
County: Norfolk
District: Kings Lynn And West Norfolk
To be known as: NORFOLK EAST RUDHAM

Method of discovery: Other chance find [scope notes]
General landuse: Cultivated land [scope notes]
Specific landuse: Operations to a depth greater than 0.25m [scope notes]

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 19th January 2001

Personal details

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Recorded by: Ms Katie Hinds - [ view all attributed records]
Identified by: Ms Katie Hinds - [view all attributed records]

Other reference numbers

SMR reference number: 35907

References cited

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