Record ID: SWYOR-55A4B7 - BRONZE AGE awl

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AWL

Unique ID: SWYOR-55A4B7

Object type certainty: Probably

A resized image of Probable Bronze Age Awl

A complete copper alloy awl of probable Bronze Age date. The shaft is sub-rectangular in section and tapers in thickness towards both end, but in plan flares at one end and tapers at the other. One end is pointed, whilst the other is chisel shaped but rounded. The patina is brown and green and pitted. Compare SOM-7C6ED1 and BH-C6DC45.

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 1150 BC
Date to: Circa 800 BC

Dimensions and weight

Length: 61.32 mm
Width: 6.67 mm
Thickness: 4.66 mm
Weight: 6.75 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
Parish: Wighill

Restricted 4 Figure grid reference: SE4746
The map has been degraded and provides an approximate location with a degree of random obfuscation.
Grid reference source: From finder
Grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Method of discovery: Metal detector [scope notes]
General landuse: Cultivated land [scope notes]

Personal details

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Recorded by: Ms Amy Downes - [ view all attributed records]
Identified by: Ms Amy Downes - [view all attributed records]

Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 1683

References cited

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