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BURNHAM HOARD 2010 T509: Item B.24 Socketed Axe; South Eastern - undiagnostic
Cast copper alloy socketed axe fragment from the mouth end. There is a narrow upper mouth moulding with a slight raised ridge for lower moulding. There is a side loop. The casting seams are smoothed.
Length: 28.18mm. Width21.07mm Thickness:7.54mm. Weight: 10.13 grams Loop: 17.29mm long, 6.65mm wide. 10.58mm from mouth opening
Class: South Eastern - undiagnostic fragment
Subsequent action after recording: Submitted for consideration as Treasure
Treasure case tracking number: 2010T509
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: BRONZE AGE
Date from: Circa 1000 BC
Date to: Circa 800 BC
Quantity: 1
Length: 28.18 mm
Weight: 10.13 g
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 1st August 2010 - Sunday 10th October 2010
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Treasure case number: 2010T509
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Fragment
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