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RAPIER

Unique ID: LVPL-8DFBA7

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A fragment of copper alloy object, probably a rapier or dirk dating to the middle Bronze Age (c.1500-1300 BC).

The object has a sub-rectangular shape that is wider at the top (19.06mm) which formed part of the hilt. The lower portion, the blade narrows slightly and terminates in the a worn break. The edges are worn and incomplete and the blade is slightly bent. Overall, the object has a smooth bright green patina.

The fragmentary condition of the object makes typological identification indeterminate.

Dimensions: Length 35.87mm; width 19.06mm; thickness 1.99mm; weight 4.08g

Notes:

Finder ref.: Jan 22 no.38

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: BRONZE AGE
Subperiod from: Middle
Period from: BRONZE AGE
Period to: BRONZE AGE
Date from: Circa 1500 BC
Date to: Circa 1300 BC

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 35.87 mm
Width: 19.06 mm
Thickness: 1.99 mm
Weight: 4.08 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 1st January 2022 - Monday 31st January 2022

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Fragment

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Norfolk (County)
District: Breckland (District)
To be known as: Sporle with Palgrave

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: LVPL
Created: About one year ago
Updated: About one year ago

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