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Unique ID: NMS-C7B040
Object type certainty: Probably
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Fragment of copper alloy blade, probably a Middle Bronze Age rapier. Shallow convex face on both sides with no original edge surviving. The edge of possible bevelling for the cutting edge is visible in places. Breaks old and corroded. Surviving length 42mm. Surviving width 17mm. Maximum thickness 4mm. Weight 12.9g.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
Subperiod from: Middle
Period from: BRONZE AGE
Subperiod to: Middle
Period to: BRONZE AGE
Date from: Circa 1600 BC
Date to: Circa 1001 BC
Quantity: 1
Length: 42 mm
Width: 17 mm
Thickness: 4 mm
Weight: 12.9 g
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 20th December 2013 - Friday 20th December 2013
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SMR reference number: 59724
Other reference: IND20122013ED
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Fragment
4 Figure: TM1788
Four figure Latitude: 52.44684405
Four figure longitude: 1.19172585
1:25K map: TM1788
1:10K map: TM18NE
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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