2009-05-21 13:46:50 Liz Andrews-Wilson law 2011-02-24 13:17:27 Daniel Pett dpett YORYM-54A587 PALSTAVE An almost complete Middle Bronze Age unlooped palstave, dating to circa 1400-1150 BC. The palstave is in a poor condition, but most of the elements survive, despite the high level of pitting and corrosion on the surface. The butt end is damaged, measuring 21.8mm in width. The septum is defined and the flanges on either side are still evident. The flange facets are not so clear. There does not appear to be a ‘stop’ in the centre, as the septum simply continues becoming the blade. This area measures 24.4mm x 13.5mm. The blade is relatively straight and parallel in form, as the blade tips do not expand out very far. The cutting edge has all but been removed through corrosion and active bronze disease. The palstave is 115.1mm long, the blade is 54.9mm long, the septum is 55.6mm long, the blade edge is 36.9mm wide. An almost complete Middle Bronze Age unlooped palstave, dating to circa 1400-1150 BC. The palstave is in a poor condition, but most of the elements survive, despite the high level of pitting and corrosion on the surface. The butt end is damaged, measuring 21.8mm in width. The septum is defined ... Cast BRONZE AGE BRONZE AGE Middle Late -1400 -1150 115.1 Incomplete 2009-05-21 13:46:50 NORTH YORKSHIRE RYEDALE POINT( ) From Map SE76NE SE4746 29.06.2003 Metal detector 1 YORYM Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2009 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.