Axe

Unique ID: NCL-6EC1F5

Object type certainty: Certain

A cast copper-alloy flat axe of the early Bronze Age, c 2500-2400 BC.

The axe is a pointed oval in plan view with the thickest part on the blade end of the body, and sub-rectangular with a flaring blade in profile. There are no flanges, and the axe has a consistent surface corrosion with a deep green patina.

Class: Flat

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 2500 BC
Date to: Circa 2300 BC

Dimensions and weight

Length: 80.25 mm
Width: 38.77 mm
Thickness: 11.72 mm
Weight: 129.1 g
Quantity: 1

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Manufacture method: Cast [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Completeness: Complete [scope notes | view all attributed records]

Spatial data

Region: Yorkshire And The Humber
County: North Yorkshire
District: Ryedale
Parish: Gilling East

Restricted 4 Figure grid reference: SE6177
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: Monday 1st June 2009

Personal details

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Recorded by: Dr Robert Collins - [ view all attributed records]
Identified by: Dr Robert Collins - [view all attributed records]

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    Created: Monday 3rd August 2009
    Updated: Thursday 24th February 2011

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