2010-09-03 11:38:52 Liz Andrews-Wilson law 2010-09-03 12:06:00 Liz Andrews-Wilson law YORYM-0D0388 AXE 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. 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 but... Copper alloy Cast BRONZE AGE BRONZE AGE Early Middle -2150 -1150 57.2 99.9 12.7 Complete 2010-09-03 11:38:52 NORTH YORKSHIRE HARROGATE POINT( ) From Map SE37NE SE3975 29.06.2003 Metal detector 1 YORYM Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2010 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.