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SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Unique ID: LVPL-09B703
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Published 
An incomplete cast bronze (copper alloy) faceted socketed axe (axehead) dating to the Late Bronze Age.
The body of the axehead is rectangular in plan and faceted, flaring gradually towards the blade. The mouth of the axe is rectangular in cross section measuring 27.16mm x 28.39mm. The shape of the mouth is sub-rectangular (rectangular with rounded corners). There is a moulded lip around the opening. Part of the mouth is missing on one side, which occurred in prehistory, and the edges are bent slightly inwards. The damage continues down one face of the axe until just above the half way point. The side loop is missing however the scars remain. The lower section of the axe flares gradually to form an elegantly expanding blade. The cutting edge is worn and corroded and the blade tips damaged. On each side of the body is a casting flash. On each face is a shallow 'stop ridge' where the body begins to flare. The axehead measures 108.3mm in length, and weighs 122.9g. It is 37.82mm wide across the blade and the damaged cutting edge measures 2.55mm in thickness. The object has a smooth dark brown patina which has broken away in places.
Notes:
This object has been found in association with LVPL-09C113 and LVPL-09CD58 and therefore qualifies as Treasure under the 1996 Tresure Act. Treasure case 2012 T150.
Find of note status
This is a find of note and has been designated: Regional importance
Subsequent actions
Current location of find: Shropshire Museum Service
Subsequent action after recording: Acquired by museum after being declared Treasure
Treasure details
Treasure case tracking number: 2012T150
Chronology
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: BRONZE AGE
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: BRONZE AGE
Date from: Circa 1000 BC
Date to: Circa 800 BC
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 108.3 mm
Width: 37.82 mm
Thickness: 2.55 mm
Weight: 122.9 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 26th February 2012
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Other reference numbers
Treasure case number: 2012T150
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Incomplete
Spatial metadata
Region: West Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Shropshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Shropshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Selattyn and Gobowen
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
References cited
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