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SWORD
Unique ID: OXON-95898A
Object type certainty: Possibly
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status: Published 
A possible Bronze Age sword fragment dating to c. 1000-800 cal BC.
The fragment consists of the triangular tip of an object, possibly a sword. The fragment has a soft lozenge shaped cross section with very rounded edges. The tip is also very rounded. The object has a thick green patina with some black staining. Similarly on the break is a slightly browner corrosion product although wether this is indicative of an Iron core is difficult to determine. Regardless the patina is chipped and worn.
The object is 48.3mm long, 39.0mm wide, 8.2mm thick and weighs 33.52 grams.
The triangular shape and lozenge profile are similar to that seen on Wilburton and Ewart park Swords dating to the Late Bronze Age. It may also be the tip of a leaf shaped pegged spearhead as the central rib on these is weaker in the later periods.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
Period from: BRONZE AGE
Period to: BRONZE AGE
Date from: Circa 1000 BC
Date to: Circa 800 BC
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 48.3 mm
Width: 39 mm
Thickness: 8.2 mm
Weight: 33.52 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 1st September 2019 - Saturday 1st February 2020
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: OMS receipt 2379 G coin bag 2
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Fragment
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