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LANCUM-60B525: Dirk

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DIRK

Unique ID: LANCUM-60B525

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

Mostly complete copper-alloy bronze age dirk. The dirk is plain and pointed oval in cross section and shape. It has a slight raised central rib. The butt is rounded although has suffered some corrosion and in incomplete. The butt tapers to a point (the tip) although the very end of the tip is missing. It has a light green/ brown patina, some pitting has occured.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: BRONZE AGE
Period from: BRONZE AGE

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 81 mm
Thickness: 4 mm
Weight: 30.7 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st January 2003

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Completeness: Incomplete

Spatial metadata

Region: North West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Cumbria (County)
District: South Lakeland (District)
To be known as: Kendal

Spatial coordinates


Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

References cited

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Audit data

Recording Institution: LANCUM
Created: 20 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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