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AXE
Unique ID: YORYM-0D0388
Object type certainty: Certain
An early-mid Bronze Age flat axehead. The axe was found as a single find. The axe is cast in copper alloy; the original surface survives in a good condition and is only slightly pitted.
The axe has a thin and rounded butt, measuring 20.8mm wide and the terminal measures only 2.3mm thick. The butt measures approximately 48.1mm in length, it is very flat in comparison to other examples. There is a slightly raised area in the centre of the axe, which appears to be an early form on the central block, seen on the later palstaves. The thickness of this central area measures 12.7mm.
The sides of the axe are chamfered from butt to blade on both sides. They are flat, with the chamfering occurring gradually. The chamfering however gives way to flanged chests which can be seen on both edges of the axe, on both surfaces. After the raised central area the axe extends into the blade end. The blade is flattened and shaped. It looks worn, but there is no evidence of sharpening. The blade measures 57.2mm from tip to tip. The tips flare out at the tips, forming almost a pelta shape. There is no evidence of decoration on the blade or any other part of the axe. The blade tips are also damaged and well worn.
It is probably an Aylesford type developed flat axe, dating from 2150-1500 BC. Similar examples can be seen in Moore and Rowlands, plate VI.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
Period from: BRONZE AGE [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Date from: Circa 2150 BC
Date to: Circa 1150 BC
Dimensions and weight
Length: 99.9 mm
Width: 57.2 mm
Thickness: 12.7 mm
Weight: 180 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: Harrogate
To be known as: Asenby
Method of discovery: Metal detector
[scope notes]
General landuse: Cultivated land [scope notes]
Specific landuse: Character undetermined [scope notes]
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st September 2010
Personal details
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Recorded by: Mrs Liz Andrews-Wilson
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Identified by: Mrs Liz Andrews-Wilson - [view all attributed records]
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Created:
Friday 3rd September 2010
Updated: Friday 3rd September 2010
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