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WILT-45FB77: Bronze Age Awl

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AWL

Unique ID: WILT-45FB77

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Bronze Age (2150 BC - 800 BC) bronze awl, measuring 34.04mm in length and weighing 2.13g. One end (c.9mm in length) is pointed and polished and circular in section (max.4.37mm diameter narrowing to a point). Behind this the shank is square in section 4.27x4.41mm narrowing to the opposite end of the awl, 2.03x1.17mm. The shank has a blue hue while the polished point is rather more brown. The polishing is possibly due to heavy wear.

Chronology

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

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 34.04 mm
Width: 4.37 mm
Weight: 2.13 g
Diameter: 4.37 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 1st May 2009

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Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Swindon

Spatial coordinates


Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Updated: 13 years ago

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