2012-01-23 17:05:40 Toby 04bowmant 2012-01-30 13:26:00 Stephanie Smith stephaniesmith SUSS-D93644 CHISEL An incomplete and extremely worn and corroded cast copper-alloy flat axe or chisel, probably dating to between the late Early Bronze Age and early Middle Bronze Age, c. 1600-1300 BC. Its remains consist of a sub-rectangular body in plan, with the remains of the side flanges visible on both faces, though completely flattened on one side. Due to its poor condition, it is difficult to tell if the side flanges were fused or if they were separate elements, but it is likely that these were fused; hence, the date above is suggested for similar types. The chisel or possible axe blade edge has been completely worn away, making a positive identification difficult. The metal surface of the object suffers from bronze disease as well as differential areas of dark brown patina and lighter green patina. An area within the side flanges has built up a higher degree of green corrosion, perhaps indicating where the stop would have been. It measures 109.27 mm long, 21.51 mm maximum width, 12.63 maximum thickness and weighs 107 grams. An incomplete and extremely worn and corroded cast copper-alloy flat axe or chisel, probably dating to between the late Early Bronze Age and early Middle Bronze Age, c. 1600-1300 BC. Its remains consist of a sub-rectangular body in plan, with the remains of the side flanges visible on both faces,... Copper alloy Cast BRONZE AGE BRONZE AGE Early BRONZE AGE Middle -1600 -1300 21.51 109.27 12.63 Corroded Incomplete 2012-01-23 17:05:40 WEST SUSSEX HORSHAM COWFOLD POINT( ) TQ22SW TQ2223 29.06.2003 Metal detector 1 SUSS Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2012 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.