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WILT-84CC21: Bronze Age awl

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AWL

Unique ID: WILT-84CC21

Object type certainty: Probably
Workflow status: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation

Incomplete Bronze Age copper alloy awl (probably), consisting of the tang end only. It measures 55.3mm in incomplete length and at the break is 6.7mm wide and 5.4mm thick. This narrows to 5x1.5mm at the opposite end. The metal is ratehr pitted and worn and a slight ridge (probably the result of casting) runs along either long side towards one face of the awl only. This is rather more prominent towards the break. Weighs 8.5g.

Chronology

Broad period: BRONZE AGE
Period from: BRONZE AGE
Date from: 2150 BC
Date to: 800 BC

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 55.3 mm
Width: 6.7 mm
Thickness: 5.4 mm
Weight: 8.5 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 1st September 2008

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Completeness: Incomplete

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Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Woodford (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SU1134
Four figure Latitude: 51.105196
Four figure longitude: -1.844264
1:25K map: SU1134
1:10K map: SU13SW
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: WILT
Created: 15 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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