http://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/broadperiod/bronze+age/createdby/627/format/xml 30 1 1 - 30 2010-09-17 16:18:55 Liz Andrews-Wilson law 2010-09-17 16:39:00 Liz Andrews-Wilson law YORYM-386DF5 AXEHEAD A cast copper-alloy palstave axehead of the mid-late Bronze Age. The axe is experiencing active corrosion and has a mid greenish-brown, pitted patina. This axehead was found as a single, isolated find. This piece was probably made circa 1500-1150 BC. The artefact is sub-rectangular in plan, the width expanding slightly towards the end of the blade, but tapers towards the butt end. The blade tips measure 30.9mm, while the butt end measures 21.1mm. The blade is flat and rather featureless, but two large flanges overhang each face, these are curved and very prominent. The palstave has no central stop, but measures 21.3mm x 27mm at its widest central measurement. There is no attachment loop visible. The butt end extends from the centre, tapering to a more rounded terminal. The butt end is also featureless. Neither the blade end or the butt end feature any form of sharpening or hammering. The sides appear to have lost the casting flash, with no trace of it being visible, as they may have been removed shortly after production. The faces of the palstave are corroded but there are small patches of the original surfaces surviving. The object measures 105.4mm long and 21.5mm wide. The weight is 144g. A cast copper-alloy palstave axehead of the mid-late Bronze Age. The axe is experiencing active corrosion and has a mid greenish-brown, pitted patina. This axehead was found as a single, isolated find. This piece was probably made circa 1500-1150 BC. The artefact is sub-rectangular in plan, the... Copper alloy Cast BRONZE AGE BRONZE AGE Middle Late -1500 -1150 21.5 105.4 Complete 2010-09-17 16:18:55 NORTH YORKSHIRE RYEDALE POINT( ) 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. 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( ) 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. 2010-04-28 16:24:01 Liz Andrews-Wilson law 2010-04-30 12:18:00 Liz Andrews-Wilson law YORYM-853114 SPEARHEAD A fragment of a cast copper alloy spearhead, the fragment comes from the tip end and all that survives is the tip proper. The spearhead seems to have been very long and thin judging by the angles of the two sides. The midrib is raised, forming a lozenge section and it is solid. There are two ridges either side of the midrib, parallel to it, but tapering to the point. The blade edges are eroded, and the whole artefact is worn, with a pitted surface, which is light greyish-green. This artefact dates to the late Bronze Age (1150- 800 BC). A fragment of a cast copper alloy spearhead, the fragment comes from the tip end and all that survives is the tip proper. The spearhead seems to have been very long and thin judging by the angles of the two sides. The midrib is raised, forming a lozenge section and it is solid. There are two ridg... Copper alloy Cast BRONZE AGE BRONZE AGE Early Late -1150 -800 12.7 27.5 7.3 Fragment 2010-04-28 16:24:01 EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE POINT( ) 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. 2010-04-08 11:15:43 Liz Andrews-Wilson law 2010-04-19 14:57:00 Liz Andrews-Wilson law YORYM-DACCF1 AXE A badly worn, damaged and corroded early Bronze Age flat axehead. The axe was found as a single find. The axe is cast in copper alloy, but the original surface no longer survives and is heavily pitted. The butt end of the axe has broken off, resulting in an irregular break. The broken central block measures 12.1mm x 38.1mm. The sides of the axe are rounded and it is not possible to see the flanged crest. The main body of the axe tapers into the blade proper. The lower blade is asymetical and badly damaged. The blade tips are also damaged and well worn.  There is no decoration visible on the axe. It is probably dates from 2150-1500 BC. Similar examples can be seen in Moore and Rowlands, Plate VI, Fig: 1-2. A badly worn, damaged and corroded early Bronze Age flat axehead. The axe was found as a single find. The axe is cast in copper alloy, but the original surface no longer survives and is heavily pitted. The butt end of the axe has broken off, resulting in an irregular break. The broken central bl... Copper alloy Cast BRONZE AGE BRONZE AGE Early Middle -2150 -1150 71.8 87.3 13.5 Incomplete 2010-04-08 11:15:43 EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE POINT( ) 29.06.2003 Other chance find 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. 2010-03-30 12:13:37 Liz Andrews-Wilson law 2010-04-06 12:48:00 Liz Andrews-Wilson law YORYM-1DCE14 SPEARHEAD A fragment of a cast copper alloy spearhead, the fragment comes from the tip end and all that survives is the tip proper. The spearhead seems to have been very long and thin judging by the angles of the two sides. The midrib is very shallow, forming a lozenge section and is solid, but a hollow central section can been seen where the break occurred. This could suggest that it was just the tip that was solid. The blade edges are eroded, and the whole artefact is worn, with a pitted surface, which is light greyish-green. This artefact dates to the late Bronze Age (1150- 800 BC). A fragment of a cast copper alloy spearhead, the fragment comes from the tip end and all that survives is the tip proper. The spearhead seems to have been very long and thin judging by the angles of the two sides. The midrib is very shallow, forming a lozenge section and is solid, but a hollow ce... Copper alloy Cast BRONZE AGE BRONZE AGE Late -1150 -800 18.8 34.3 4.4 Good Fragment 2010-03-30 12:13:37 NORTH YORKSHIRE RYEDALE POINT( ) 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. 2010-02-12 17:56:03 Liz Andrews-Wilson law 2011-02-24 13:17:27 Daniel Pett dpett YORYM-595C88 BEAD A cast copper alloy bead, possibly dating from the Bronze Age to early-medieval. The bead has a flat top and bottom, and rounded sides. The artefact is undecorated with no surface decoration but has some corrosion to the surface. It has a relatively wide perforation. A cast copper alloy bead, possibly dating from the Bronze Age to early-medieval. The bead has a flat top and bottom, and rounded sides. The artefact is undecorated with no surface decoration but has some corrosion to the surface. It has a relatively wide perforation. Copper alloy Cast BRONZE AGE BRONZE AGE Early EARLY MEDIEVAL Late -2150 1100 10.5 3.5 Complete 2010-02-12 17:56:03 NORTHAMPTONSHIRE EAST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE POINT( ) 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. 2010-02-09 18:34:25 Liz Andrews-Wilson law 2011-02-24 13:17:27 Daniel Pett dpett YORYM-1AA0C5 UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT A cast copper-alloy 'moustache-like' object. This is a three-dimensional casting consisting of two, drop-shaped parts on either side of a central constriction. The constricted area is rectangular and hollow. The drop-shaped parts have elongated narrow tips with abrupt angular terminals, these may be incomplete but appear rounded so could be complete. The metal is pitted and a dark blackish-green colour, with a high sheen. An example in 'The Salisbury Hoard' (Stead 1998) suggests an Iron Age or earlier date. There is another example from Mildenhall (see PAS database No: SF-9183). There are other examples on the PAS database. A cast copper-alloy 'moustache-like' object. This is a three-dimensional casting consisting of two, drop-shaped parts on either side of a central constriction. The constricted area is rectangular and hollow. The drop-shaped parts have elongated narrow tips with abrupt angular terminals, these may... Copper alloy Cast BRONZE AGE BRONZE AGE Middle IRON AGE Early -1500 -700 15.3 14.8 8.9 Complete 2010-02-09 18:34:25 NORTH YORKSHIRE SCARBOROUGH POINT( ) 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. 2009-06-02 16:03:29 Liz Andrews-Wilson law 2011-02-24 13:17:27 Daniel Pett dpett YORYM-53E248 LITHIC IMPLEMENT A waste flint flake dating from the Neolithic to the Bronze Age. The stiking platform and bulb of percussion both survive, with ripple of percussion visible. Multiple flakes have been removed from the surface. The colour is light brownish-yellow. A waste flint flake dating from the Neolithic to the Bronze Age. The stiking platform and bulb of percussion both survive, with ripple of percussion visible. Multiple flakes have been removed from the surface. The colour is light brownish-yellow. Flint Knapped/flaked BRONZE AGE BRONZE AGE Early BRONZE AGE Late -3500 -800 16.6 31.1 3.4 Incomplete 2009-06-02 16:03:29 EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE POINT( ) 29.06.2003 Chance find during metal detecting 1 YORYM Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2009 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. 2009-05-21 13:46:50 Liz Andrews-Wilson law 2011-02-24 13:17:27 Daniel Pett dpett YORYM-54A587 PALSTAVE An almost complete Middle Bronze Age unlooped palstave, dating to circa 1400-1150 BC. The palstave is in a poor condition, but most of the elements survive, despite the high level of pitting and corrosion on the surface. The butt end is damaged, measuring 21.8mm in width. The septum is defined and the flanges on either side are still evident. The flange facets are not so clear. There does not appear to be a ‘stop’ in the centre, as the septum simply continues becoming the blade. This area measures 24.4mm x 13.5mm. The blade is relatively straight and parallel in form, as the blade tips do not expand out very far. The cutting edge has all but been removed through corrosion and active bronze disease. The palstave is 115.1mm long, the blade is 54.9mm long, the septum is 55.6mm long, the blade edge is 36.9mm wide. An almost complete Middle Bronze Age unlooped palstave, dating to circa 1400-1150 BC. The palstave is in a poor condition, but most of the elements survive, despite the high level of pitting and corrosion on the surface. The butt end is damaged, measuring 21.8mm in width. The septum is defined ... Cast BRONZE AGE BRONZE AGE Middle Late -1400 -1150 115.1 Incomplete 2009-05-21 13:46:50 NORTH YORKSHIRE RYEDALE POINT( ) 29.06.2003 Metal detector 1 YORYM Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2009 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. 2009-03-20 16:41:48 Liz Andrews-Wilson law 2011-02-24 13:17:27 Daniel Pett dpett YORYM-3C7312 ARROWHEAD A small, fine Barbed and Tanged arrowhead. The arrowhead has been knapped out of flint and then intensively pressure flaked. The arrowhead has been bifacially worked into an arrowhead shape, with a sharp point, and straight, sharp edges. The flint is a light greyish-brown. This type of arrowhead dates to the Bronze Age (circa 2150 - 800). A small, fine Barbed and Tanged arrowhead. The arrowhead has been knapped out of flint and then intensively pressure flaked. The arrowhead has been bifacially worked into an arrowhead shape, with a sharp point, and straight, sharp edges. The flint is a light greyish-brown. This type of arrowhead... Flint Knapped/flaked BRONZE AGE BRONZE AGE Early Late -2150 -800 14.9 21.4 4.1 Complete 2009-03-20 16:41:48 EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE POINT( ) 29.06.2003 Chance find during metal detecting 1 YORYM Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2009 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. 2009-01-22 10:36:16 Liz Andrews-Wilson law 2011-02-24 13:17:27 Daniel Pett dpett YORYM-84BC25 VESSEL One body sherd of prehistoric pottery. Weight: 16g. The sherd is decorated with rows of dots. One body sherd of prehistoric pottery. Weight: 16g. The sherd is decorated with rows of dots. Ceramic Wheel made BRONZE AGE BRONZE AGE Early IRON AGE Early -800 100 Fragment 2009-01-22 10:36:16 NORFOLK BRECKLAND POINT( ) 29.06.2003 Chance find during metal detecting 1 YORYM Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2009 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. 2009-01-16 12:23:10 Liz Andrews-Wilson law 2011-02-24 13:17:27 Daniel Pett dpett YORYM-07C135 AWL A copper alloy awl. The awl has a square section and tapers to blunt points at both ends. A copper alloy awl. The awl has a square section and tapers to blunt points at both ends. Copper alloy Cast BRONZE AGE BRONZE AGE Early IRON AGE Late -1500 1 5.6 54.7 4.9 Complete 2009-01-16 12:23:10 EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE POINT( ) 29.06.2003 Metal detector 1 YORYM Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2009 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. 2008-10-13 16:06:59 Liz Andrews-Wilson law 2011-02-24 13:17:27 Daniel Pett dpett YORYM-3636F8 CHISEL A fragment of a small copper-alloy flat axehead in an early Bronze Age style. The axe is possibly a chisel axe used for fine carpentry work, but is could also be votive. The axe has almost parallel edges, with a central spine on both faces, resulting in chamfered edges. The metal is mottled and heavily pitted, it is a mid brownish-green in colour. There are no signs of re-working. A fragment of a small copper-alloy flat axehead in an early Bronze Age style. The axe is possibly a chisel axe used for fine carpentry work, but is could also be votive. The axe has almost parallel edges, with a central spine on both faces, resulting in chamfered edges. The metal is mottled and ... Copper alloy Cast BRONZE AGE BRONZE AGE Early Middle -2150 -1150 12.7 53.5 5.5 Fragment 2008-10-13 16:06:59 EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE POINT( ) 29.06.2003 Metal detector 1 YORYM Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2008 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. 2008-09-02 12:05:12 Liz Andrews-Wilson law 2011-02-24 13:17:27 Daniel Pett dpett YORYM-D1DB82 LITHIC IMPLEMENT A Bronze Age ‘Y-shaped’ worked flint. It has been formed from a light grey flint, with creamy-white flaws within the flake matrix. The bulb of percussion and striking platform have both been removed. The upper end of the ventral surface has been heavily retouched, forming the characteristic ‘Y-shaped’ cutting edge. The retouch is steep. A Bronze Age ‘Y-shaped’ worked flint. It has been formed from a light grey flint, with creamy-white flaws within the flake matrix. The bulb of percussion and striking platform have both been removed. The upper end of the ventral surface has been heavily retouched, forming the characteristic â... Flint Knapped/flaked BRONZE AGE BRONZE AGE Early Late -2100 -800 28.8 47.1 8.1 Complete 2008-09-02 12:05:12 EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE POINT( ) 29.06.2003 Chance find during metal detecting 1 YORYM Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2008 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. 2008-08-21 18:54:01 Liz Andrews-Wilson law 2011-02-24 13:17:27 Daniel Pett dpett YORYM-DAB4A5 LITHIC IMPLEMENT A worked flint concave scraper made on a natural flake. Opaque flint with iron staining. Known as 'ugly flint' 'Y' shaped object. Late Bronze Age. A worked flint concave scraper made on a natural flake. Opaque flint with iron staining. Known as 'ugly flint' 'Y' shaped object. Late Bronze Age. Flint Knapped/flaked BRONZE AGE BRONZE AGE Middle Late -1500 -700 48 67 20 Incomplete 2008-08-21 18:54:01 NORTH YORKSHIRE RYEDALE POINT( ) 29.06.2003 Chance find during metal detecting 1 YORYM Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2008 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. 2008-07-21 17:32:38 Liz Andrews-Wilson law 2011-02-24 13:17:27 Daniel Pett dpett YORYM-4B9E55 METAL WORKING DEBRIS Three fragments of metal working debris, weight: 78g in total. Three fragments of metal working debris, weight: 78g in total. Copper alloy Cast BRONZE AGE BRONZE AGE Early MODERN -2100 1900 Fragment 2008-07-21 17:32:38 EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE POINT( ) 29.06.2003 Metal detector 3 YORYM Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2008 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. 2008-06-06 16:15:46 Liz Andrews-Wilson law 2011-02-24 13:17:27 Daniel Pett dpett YORYM-954174 VESSEL CORONER'S REPORT The pre-conservation state of the palstaves meant that the clayey soil adhering to the surfaces may have obscured more detailed typological features. However, given their heavily corroded condition this is unlikely. Unfortunately, this does mean that the weights of the objects include the adhering soil. Description of objects 1. Palstave. Light green coloured with heavy corrosion and chipping. It has a damaged butt, worn flanges and potentially the remains of a broken loop. There is no decoration evident. The narrow blade and apparent shape of the flanges indicates that it can be classified as a Transitional type. L: 117.0mm; W. (blade max) 39.0mm, Th. 26.0mm, Wt: 230.0g. 2. Palstave. Light green coloured with heavy corrosion and chipping. It has a damaged butt, broken loop and worn flanges. The narrow blade and apparent shape of the flanges indicates that it can be classified as a Transitional type. L: 131.0mm; W. (blade max) 40.5mm, Th. 19.0mm, Wt: 215.7g. 3. Palstave.Light green coloured with heavy corrosion and chipping. It has a damaged butt and blade, broken loop and worn flanges. The triangular flanges create a relatively deep stop ridge that leads down to a gently flaring blade. It can be classified as a Transitional Type. L: 151.0mm; W. (blade max) 42.0mm, Th. 21.0mm, Wt: 345.4g. 4. Palstave. Light green coloured patina with heavy corrosion and chipping. It has a damaged blade and worn broken flanges. The narrow blade and apparent shape of the flanges indicates that it can be classified as a Transitional type. L: 149.0mm; W. (blade max) 47.0mm, Th. 19.0mm, Wt: 235.7g. 5. Palstave. Light green coloured with heavy corrosion and chipping. It has a heavily damaged butt and blade and worn flanges. The loop is intact. The flanges are triangular shaped leading down to the gently flaring blade with visible trident decoration. It can be classified as a Transitional type. L: 146.0mm; W. (blade max) 47.0mm, Th. 31.0mm, Wt: 374.1g. 6. Palstave. Light green coloured with heavy corrosion and chipping. It has a heavily damaged butt, broken loop and worn flanges. A casting seam is visible on either side. It can be classified as a Transitional type. L: 144.0mm; W. (blade max) 56.0mm, Th. 26mm, Wt: 348.8g. 7a. Palstave blade fragment. The narrow blade is heavily corroded with a light green patina. L: 58.0mm; W. (blade max) 31.0mm, Th. 11.0mm, Wt: 99.8g. 7b. Palstave butt fragment. The flanges and stop ridge are heavily worn and corroded in a light green patina. The break does not look fresh yet the fits the above fragment. This can be classified as a Transitional palstave L: 61.0mm; W. 22.0mm, Th. 16.0mm, Wt: 96.2g. 8. Palstave. Light green coloured with heavy corrosion and chipping. It has a damaged butt, broken loop and worn flanges. The form of the flanges appears to be triangular running down to a gently flaring blade. It can be classified as a Transitional palstave L: 146.0mm; W. (blade max) 48.0mm, Th. 29.0mm, Wt: 330.2g. 9. Palstave. Light green coloured with heavy corrosion and chipping. It has a heavily damaged butt, broken loop and worn flanges. There are visible trident markings on the narrow blade. It can be classified as a Transitional palstave. L: 131.0mm; W. (blade max) 51.0mm, Th. 29.0mm, Wt: 300.7g. 10. Palstave. Brown coloured patina with heavy corrosion and chipping. It has a heavily damaged butt, broken loop and worn flanges. The base of the stop ridge is decorated with three straight raised lines. The blade is gently flaring and is a Transitional palstave type L: 143.0mm; W. (blade max) 46.0mm, Th. 27.0mm, Wt: 314.5g. 11. Palstave. Light green coloured with heavy corrosion and chipping. It has been broken at the stop ridge leaving only a narrow blade and the remnants of very worn flanges. The narrow blade would indicate a Transitional type. L: 149.0mm; W. (blade max) 47.0mm, Th. 19.0mm, Wt: 235.7g. 12a. Sheet Fragment. Rim part. Green/brown patina with some corrosion. Joins to 12b L: 41.0mm; W. 49.0mm, Th. 3.0mm, Wt: 29.0g. 12b. Sheet Fragment. Rim part. Green/brown patina with some corrosion. Joins to 12a L: 31.0mm; W. 34.0mm, Th. 3.0mm, Wt: 16.4g. 13. Sheet Fragment. Brown patina L: 39.0mm; W. 39.5 mm, Th. 2.5mm, Wt: 17.0g. 14. Handle? Green/brown/White patina. Circular form tapering into a curved point. L: 45.5mm; W. 117.0mm Th.12.5mm, Wt: 27.7g. Discussion The palstaves are of the Transitional type typical of the Penard phase metalworking assemblages (c. 1275-1150 BC). Whilst it is hard to define much more typological detail, there is substantial variation in the sizes and overall forms of the palstaves. Unfortunately, there has been relatively little intensive typological research regarding these palstaves since Smith (1959), Rowlands (1976) and Burgess (see Schmidt & Burgess 1981 for references). The deliberate placing of the palstaves in a pit concurs with broader patterns of metalwork deposition in the landscape. It is not thought that the three bronze sheet fragments and possible handle are associated with this deposition. It also seems unlikely that they date to the same period and are more probably post-medieval in date. Conclusion The objects formed a single original deposit or hoard with perhaps one dispersed from its original resting place through the actions of the plough. This material is eligible as Treasure under the new Treasure Order (2002) being a base-metal prehistoric find containing two or more metal objects. CORONER'S REPORT The pre-conservation state of the palstaves meant that the clayey soil adhering to the surfaces may have obscured more detailed typological features. However, given their heavily corroded condition this is unlikely. Unfortunately, this does mean that the weights of the objec... Previous Entry A cast copper-alloy rim fragment from a copper alloy vessel. The rim is thickened and chamfered along the top edge. The fragment is worn with worn edges and a dark brownish-green patina. Due to a lack of context it is not possible to closely date this object, although it is medieval to post medieval in date. Copper alloy BRONZE AGE BRONZE AGE Middle BRONZE AGE Late 1275 1150 Fragment 2008-06-06 16:15:46 WILTSHIRE SALISBURY POINT( ) 29.06.2003 Metal detector 14 YORYM Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2008 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. 2008-03-28 14:02:19 Liz Andrews-Wilson law 2011-02-24 13:17:27 Daniel Pett dpett YORYM-CFA387 AXE A fragment of a late Bronze Age, socketed axe dating from 1150 – 800 BC. The axe was found as a single find. The axe fragment survives in a poor condition and much of the well-finished original surface has been lost. The mouth of the socket is experiencing some active corrosion; bronze disease is affecting the metal and is producing a light green powder. There are also some areas of heavy wear on the faces of the axe. The axe has a large mouth-moulding, with a secondary smaller mouth-moulding below. The loop has been removed with the break. A fragment of a late Bronze Age, socketed axe dating from 1150 – 800 BC. The axe was found as a single find. The axe fragment survives in a poor condition and much of the well-finished original surface has been lost. The mouth of the socket is experiencing some active corrosion; bronze disease ... Copper alloy Cast BRONZE AGE BRONZE AGE Early Late -1150 -800 34.5 41.8 Fragment 2008-03-28 14:02:19 NORTH YORKSHIRE RYEDALE POINT( ) 29.06.2003 Metal detector 1 YORYM Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2008 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. 2008-03-28 12:55:38 Liz Andrews-Wilson law 2011-02-24 13:17:27 Daniel Pett dpett YORYM-CE8BC4 VESSEL 28 sherds of handmade Bronze Age to Early Iron Age pottery, weighing in total 338g. The sherds are mainly body sherds, but one large rim sherd does survive. It has an inverted rim. The pottery is undecorated. It has chalk tempering, which has largely leached out, therefore resulting in the production of lots of holes in the matrix of the clay. The pottery is a coarse ware, which has been lightly fired in a clamp fire, rather than a kiln. 28 sherds of handmade Bronze Age to Early Iron Age pottery, weighing in total 338g. The sherds are mainly body sherds, but one large rim sherd does survive. It has an inverted rim. The pottery is undecorated. It has chalk tempering, which has largely leached out, therefore resulting in the prod... Found at the same location as YORYM-67D811. Ceramic Hand made BRONZE AGE BRONZE AGE Early IRON AGE Late -2150 -300 Fragment 2008-03-28 12:55:38 NORTH YORKSHIRE HAMBLETON POINT( ) 29.06.2003 Chance find during metal detecting 28 YORYM Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2008 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. 2008-02-14 11:50:08 Liz Andrews-Wilson law 2011-02-24 13:17:27 Daniel Pett dpett YORYM-42AA28 AXE A late Bronze Age, socketed axe dating from 1150 – 800 BC. The axe was found as a single find. The axe survives in a very good condition and much of the well-finished original surface still survives. The mouth of the socket is experiencing some active corrosion; bronze disease is affecting the metal and is producing a light green powder. There are also some areas of heavy wear on the faces of the axe. The majority of the axe is still covered with the original surface, which has a dark greenish-brown shiny patina. The axe has a single, large mouth-moulding. The loop extends from below the moulding. The loop has a rounded profile. The casting flash can be seen on both edges of the axe. The flash line is untrimmed and it is very crude. The socket is sub-rectangular and measures 22.4mm x 24.9mm internally and 35.4mm x 33.9mm externally. The body is slightly flared for most of its length, expanding outwards close to the cutting edge. Running around the top of the body there is a raised collar, from which three ribs extend downwards on each face. The ribs on average measure 26mm. The blade tip proper has corroded due to the bronze disease and wear. They are not symmetrical. The cutting edge measures 40.9mm in width. A very similar axehead can be seen in Savory (1980), p174, ref: 223 and also in Annable and Simpson (1964), p130, ref: 604. A late Bronze Age, socketed axe dating from 1150 – 800 BC. The axe was found as a single find. The axe survives in a very good condition and much of the well-finished original surface still survives. The mouth of the socket is experiencing some active corrosion; bronze disease is affecting th... Copper alloy Cast BRONZE AGE BRONZE AGE Late -1150 -800 40.9 73.5 Complete 2008-02-14 11:50:08 NORTH YORKSHIRE RYEDALE POINT( ) 29.06.2003 Metal detector 1 YORYM Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2008 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. 2008-02-12 11:37:25 Liz Andrews-Wilson law 2011-02-24 13:17:27 Daniel Pett dpett YORYM-1844D7 AXE An early Bronze Age flat axehead. The axe was found as a single find. The axe is cast in copper alloy, but the original surface no longer survives and is heavily pitted. The axe has a thin butt, measuring 21.5mm wide and 7.1mm thick. The sides of the butt end are rounded and it is not possible to see the flanged crest. The main body of the axe tapers into the blade proper. The lower blade is asymetical and badly damaged. The blade tips are also damaged and well worn. The width of the tips measures 39mm. There is no decoration on the axe. It is probably an Aylesford type developed flat axe, dating from 2150-1500 BC. Similar examples can be seen in Rohl and Needham, p123 cf. An early Bronze Age flat axehead. The axe was found as a single find. The axe is cast in copper alloy, but the original surface no longer survives and is heavily pitted. The axe has a thin butt, measuring 21.5mm wide and 7.1mm thick. The sides of the butt end are rounded and it is not possible t... Copper alloy Cast BRONZE AGE BRONZE AGE Early Late -2150 -1500 39.1 87.6 9.3 Complete 2008-02-12 11:37:25 NORTH YORKSHIRE HARROGATE POINT( ) 29.06.2003 Metal detector 1 YORYM Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2008 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. 2008-01-21 13:19:20 Liz Andrews-Wilson law 2011-02-24 13:17:27 Daniel Pett dpett YORYM-49B7A0 ARROWHEAD A small, extremely fine Barbed and Tanged arrowhead. The arrowhead has been knapped out of flint and then intensively pressure flaked. The arrowhead has been bifacially worked into an arrowhead shape, with a sharp point (slightly broken), and straight, sharp edges. This type of arrowhead dates to the Bronze Age (circa 2150 -800). One of the barbs is slightly damaged. A small, extremely fine Barbed and Tanged arrowhead. The arrowhead has been knapped out of flint and then intensively pressure flaked. The arrowhead has been bifacially worked into an arrowhead shape, with a sharp point (slightly broken), and straight, sharp edges. This type of arrowhead dates to... Brought to Thirk Museum for identification, found in a field near the Town. Flint Knapped/flaked BRONZE AGE BRONZE AGE Early Late -2150 -800 16.5 20.3 4.8 Complete 2008-01-21 13:19:20 NORTH YORKSHIRE HAMBLETON POINT( ) 29.06.2003 Other chance find 1 YORYM Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2008 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. 2007-12-18 17:01:39 Liz Andrews-Wilson law 2011-02-24 13:17:27 Daniel Pett dpett YORYM-7FCA51 ARROWHEAD A small, extremely fine Barbed and Tanged arrowhead. The arrowhead has been knapped out of flint and then intensively pressure flaked. The arrowhead has been bifacially worked into an arrowhead shape, with a sharp point (slightly broken), and straight, sharp edges. This type of arrowhead dates to the Bronze Age (circa 2150 -800). A small, extremely fine Barbed and Tanged arrowhead. The arrowhead has been knapped out of flint and then intensively pressure flaked. The arrowhead has been bifacially worked into an arrowhead shape, with a sharp point (slightly broken), and straight, sharp edges. This type of arrowhead dates to... Flint Knapped/flaked BRONZE AGE BRONZE AGE Early Late -2150 -800 18.8 18.6 4.1 Complete 2007-12-18 17:01:39 NORTH YORKSHIRE SELBY POINT( ) 29.06.2003 Other chance find 1 YORYM Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2007 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. 2007-12-13 17:08:56 Liz Andrews-Wilson law 2011-02-24 13:17:27 Daniel Pett dpett YORYM-165CF7 AXE An early Bronze Age flat axehead. The axe is cast in copper alloy, but the original surface no longer survives and is heavily pitted. The axe has a thin butt, measuring 9.7mm wide and 3.5mm thick. The sides of the butt end have a flanged crest and a shallow inner wall angle. The main body of the axe tapers into the blade proper. The lower blade is badly damaged and so much of the cutting edge has been lost or damaged. The blade tips are also damaged. The width of the tips measures 31.8mm. There is no decoration on the axe. It is probably an Aylesford type developed flat axe, dating from 2150-1500 BC. Similar examples can be seen in Rohl and Needham, p123 cf. An early Bronze Age flat axehead. The axe is cast in copper alloy, but the original surface no longer survives and is heavily pitted. The axe has a thin butt, measuring 9.7mm wide and 3.5mm thick. The sides of the butt end have a flanged crest and a shallow inner wall angle. The main body of ... Cast BRONZE AGE BRONZE AGE Early -2150 -1500 31.8 75.2 7.6 Incomplete 2007-12-13 17:08:56 WEST YORKSHIRE WAKEFIELD POINT( ) 29.06.2003 Metal detector 1 YORYM Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2007 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. 2007-12-01 16:02:00 Liz Andrews-Wilson law 2011-02-24 13:17:27 Daniel Pett dpett YORYM-185162 VESSEL One sherd of abraded handmade undiagnostic pottery, possibly Prehistoric to Roman. 1 x body 15g. With >2mm inclusions. One sherd of abraded handmade undiagnostic pottery, possibly Prehistoric to Roman. 1 x body 15g. With >2mm inclusions. Ceramic Hand made BRONZE AGE BRONZE AGE Early ROMAN Early -2150 200 Fragment 2007-12-01 16:02:00 NORTH YORKSHIRE RYEDALE POINT( ) 29.06.2003 Chance find during metal detecting 1 YORYM Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2007 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. 2007-11-15 13:03:36 Liz Andrews-Wilson law 2011-02-24 13:17:27 Daniel Pett dpett YORYM-C43892 SPEAR Fragment, Late Bronze Age copper-alloy spearhead. The mib-rib and the wings are intact, but the entire object is worn and corroded. The blade edge has been lost due to damage and corrosion. The object has a dark green patina with patches of copper corrosion products. Fragment, Late Bronze Age copper-alloy spearhead. The mib-rib and the wings are intact, but the entire object is worn and corroded. The blade edge has been lost due to damage and corrosion. The object has a dark green patina with patches of copper corrosion products. Copper alloy Cast BRONZE AGE BRONZE AGE Late -1150 -800 16.8 26.9 7.9 Fragment 2007-11-15 13:03:36 LINCOLNSHIRE LINCOLN POINT( ) 29.06.2003 Metal detector 1 YORYM Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2007 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. 2007-11-02 15:28:07 Liz Andrews-Wilson law 2011-02-24 13:17:27 Daniel Pett dpett YORYM-B41E65 AXE A cast copper alloy socketed axe fragment, found as a single find. The fragment consists of the blade and part of the faces of the axe; therefore the body and mouth do not survive. The surface of the metal is worn and corroded; therefore no casting flashes are visible. The blade expands at the cutting edge, but the socket does not extend into the blade tips. The fragment measures 51.2mm blade tip to blade tip. The socket measures 32mm across. The cutting edge is corroded; therefore the original surface has been lost. The outer surfaces have a mid brownish-green patina. The object is noticeably less worn within the socket. The breaks are well worn. Socketed axes date to the Late Bronze Age. A cast copper alloy socketed axe fragment, found as a single find. The fragment consists of the blade and part of the faces of the axe; therefore the body and mouth do not survive. The surface of the metal is worn and corroded; therefore no casting flashes are visible. The blade expands at the cu... Copper alloy Cast BRONZE AGE BRONZE AGE Late -1150 -800 51.2 25.7 10.9 Fragment 2007-11-02 15:28:07 NORTH YORKSHIRE SELBY POINT( ) 29.06.2003 Metal detector 1 YORYM Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2007 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. 2007-10-30 11:45:24 Liz Andrews-Wilson law 2011-02-24 13:17:27 Daniel Pett dpett YORYM-7192C4 SPEAR A fragment of a cast copper alloy spearhead, the fragment comes from the tip end and all that survives is the tip proper. The spearhead seems to have been very long and thin judging by the angles of the two sides. The midrib is very shallow, forming a lozenge section and is solid. The blade edges are eroded, and the whole artefact is worn, with a pitted surface, which is light greyish-green. This artefact dates to the mid – late Bronze Age (1500- 800 BC). A fragment of a cast copper alloy spearhead, the fragment comes from the tip end and all that survives is the tip proper. The spearhead seems to have been very long and thin judging by the angles of the two sides. The midrib is very shallow, forming a lozenge section and is solid. The blade edges... Copper alloy Cast BRONZE AGE BRONZE AGE Middle Late -1500 -800 13.8 20.4 6.2 Fragment 2007-10-30 11:45:24 NORTH YORKSHIRE RYEDALE POINT( ) 29.06.2003 Metal detector 1 YORYM Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2007 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. 2007-10-23 15:50:45 Liz Andrews-Wilson law 2011-02-24 13:17:27 Daniel Pett dpett YORYM-E08851 GOUGE Copper alloy Bronze Age gouge found as a single find. It has a circular mouth and a flat top, the mouth and socket are damaged. There is also damage or wear on the gouge furrow, largely caused by bronze disease but also faint striations can be seen in the furrow, possibly indicating sharpening. The gouge survives in a very good condition and much of the well-finished original surface still survives. The mouth of the socket is also experiencing some active corrosion; bronze disease is affecting the metal. The majority of the gouge is still covered with the original surface, which has a dark greenish-brown patina, but it is slightly pitted. The socket is empty. The socket is sub-circular. The depth of the socket is approximately 28mm to the socket end. The gouge has a single mouth-moulding. The casting flash has been trimmed but is still visible. The width of the gouge tapers down from approximately 16.1mm to 13.6mm. The blade and the cutting edge are slightly damaged and corroded. Similar gouges can be seen in Savory (1980), p186, ref: 65, p192, ref: 288, p194, ref: 9-11 and also in Annable and Simpson (1964), p133, ref: 645. Copper alloy Bronze Age gouge found as a single find. It has a circular mouth and a flat top, the mouth and socket are damaged. There is also damage or wear on the gouge furrow, largely caused by bronze disease but also faint striations can be seen in the furrow, possibly indicating sharpening. ... Copper alloy Cast BRONZE AGE BRONZE AGE Late -1150 -800 16.1 61.2 12.7 Incomplete 2007-10-23 15:50:45 EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE POINT( ) 29.06.2003 Metal detector 1 YORYM Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2007 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. 2007-10-10 17:36:22 Liz Andrews-Wilson law 2011-02-24 13:17:27 Daniel Pett dpett YORYM-CFEE95 RAPIER CORONER'S REPORT Two Middle Bronze Age rapier fragments. Description of objects 1. Rapier fragment: Heavily corroded fragment, light green patina with a heavily worn midrib and edge. Length 43.0mm; Width 6.5mm; Thickness 2.5-3.0mm; Weight 7.1g 2. Rapier fragment: Heavily corroded fragment, light green patina with a heavily worn midrib and edge. The fragment tapers into a tip. Length 43.0mm; Width 5.0-2.0mm; Thickness 2.5 mm; Weight 5.2g Discussion The two fragments can be refitted to form the terminal end of a rapier blade. It is unfortunately not possible to identify the rapier type (cf. Burgess & Gerloff 1981). This would broadly date the fragments to period c. 1700-1200 BC when rapiers were relatively widespread. Conclusion These two bronze rapier fragments would therefore constitute one object and cannot therefore be considered Treasure under the Treasure Order (2002) which specifies a prehistoric find containing two or more metal objects. CORONER'S REPORT Two Middle Bronze Age rapier fragments. Description of objects 1. Rapier fragment: Heavily corroded fragment, light green patina with a heavily worn midrib and edge. Length 43.0mm; Width 6.5mm; Thickness 2.5-3.0mm; Weight 7.1g 2. Rapier fragment: Heavily cor... Cast BRONZE AGE BRONZE AGE Middle -1500 -1150 Fragment 2007-10-10 17:36:22 EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE POINT( ) 29.06.2003 Metal detector 2 YORYM Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2007 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.