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Axe
Unique ID: NCL-370D24
Object type certainty: Certain
A fragment of a cast copper-alloy axe of the Bronze Age.
Only the edge and end of the body remain. There is some outward expansion from the break of the body to the edge, but this is not dramatic. The edge is very worn.
In section, the end of the hollow cavity of the axe is visible, with a honeycomb effect.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
Period from: BRONZE AGE [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Dimensions and weight
Length: 43.92 mm
Width: 26.63 mm
Thickness: 13.18 mm
Weight: 54 g
Quantity: 1
Materials and construction
Completeness: Incomplete [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Spatial data
Region: North East
County: Northumberland
District: Tynedale
Parish: Chollerton
Restricted 4 Figure grid reference: NY9074
The map has been degraded and provides an approximate location with a degree of random obfuscation.
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
Method of discovery: Metal detector
[scope notes]
General landuse: Cultivated land [scope notes]
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st July 2008
Personal details
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Recorded by: Dr Robert Collins
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Identified by: Dr Robert Collins - [view all attributed records]
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Created:
Tuesday 8th July 2008
Updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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