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AWL

Unique ID: LVPL-7E3686

Object type certainty: Certain

Cast copper alloy awl possibly dating to the Bronze Age, (2150-800BC). It has an expanded waist in the centre, from which either end tapers to a point. One end terminates in a sharp point while the opposite end has a rectangular cross section and narrows to a flat terminal which is broken. The flattened side may have been used as a tang and could have been inserted into a socket. The object has a dark green patina and is pitted.

Such construction is typical of prehistoric awls which are thought to date from the late Bronze Age.

Similar examples which can be found on the database are GLO-9FB903 and GLO-E6E9A3.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: BRONZE AGE
Date from: Circa 2150 BC
Date to: Circa 800 BC

Dimensions and weight

Length: 60.81 mm
Width: 4.69 mm
Thickness: 4.49 mm
Weight: 4.4 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: Incomplete [scope notes | view all attributed records]

Spatial data

Region: North West
County: Cheshire
District: Chester
To be known as: Mollington

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: Friday 1st July 2011

Personal details

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Recorded by: Ms Vanessa Oakden - [ view all attributed records]
Identified by: Ms Vanessa Oakden - [view all attributed records]

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    Created: Wednesday 26th October 2011
    Updated: Thursday 3rd November 2011

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