2001-03-16 00:00:00 Katie Hinds khinds 2011-02-24 13:15:55 Daniel Pett dpett NMS187 Socketed axehead 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 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.... Axe no.7, part of hoard of at least 14 similar LBA axes (15.3.01). Small excavation to occur in Spring 2001. BRONZE AGE BRONZE AGE Late BRONZE AGE Late -1000 -800 45 103 2001-03-16 00:00:00 NORFOLK KINGS LYNN AND WEST NORFOLK POINT( ) TF82NW TF5832 29.06.2003 Other chance find found on the bare soil surface of a field occupied by pigs 1 WILT Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2001 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.