This lump of Bronze doesn’t look much, but it is in fact part of a rare Bronze age sword handle. It’s special because the hilt (handle) fragment – the U shaped outer part shown in the image surrounding the blade fragment – would normally have been constructed of an organic material such as wood or bone. …more
Category: Bronze Age
Treasure 20 Rutland County Museum – Ketton founders Hoard
Ketton Founders Hoard These late Bronze Age looped and socketed axes make up part of the Ketton ‘founders’ hoard. Containing 16 axes in total, along with a socketed knife or dagger and a fragment of casting scrap. It is believed to be the hidden stock of a travelling bronze founder. The Hoard was found …more
