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KNIFE
Unique ID: WILT-05DB31
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation 
The tang is broken across a rivet hole (ancient break). The tang is flat in section and 14mm wide. A 13mm length of it survives. The blade is pointed-oval in section and narrows suddenly from 17mm wide shoulders. At the ancient break (38mm from the tang) the blade is incredibly narrow and 4mm wide.
The object is worn but basically retains its shape. The blade edges are chamfered.
Length of fragment 51mm.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
Subperiod from: Middle
Period from: BRONZE AGE
Date from: 1500 BC
Date to: 1150 BC
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 51 mm
Width: 17 mm
Weight: 6.1 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 1st November 2003 - Sunday 1st February 2004
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Materials and construction
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Somerset (County)
District: South Somerset (District)
To be known as: Easton
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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