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AWL
Unique ID: HAMP-D070D5
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
An incomplete (probably later) Bronze Age (c.1150-800 BC) copper alloy awl, missing its tange end (an old, worn break). Just behind the break the awl is square in cross-section, measuring 4.2x3.9mm. This expands slightly to 5.0x4.7mm after which the awl becomes circular in cross-section (the edges worn down) and narrows to a rounded point 1.9mm in diameter.
The patina is a dark green with light pitting and a smooth surface. The awl measures 37.5mm in (incomplete) length, max.5.0mm wide, max.4.7mm thick and weighs 3.68g.
Notes:
The form of the awl does not change much through time and similar objects are also noted in the Roman period and possibly later.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: BRONZE AGE
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: BRONZE AGE
Date from: Circa 1150 BC
Date to: Circa 800 BC
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 37.5 mm
Width: 5 mm
Thickness: 4.7 mm
Weight: 3.68 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 5th May 2015 - Thursday 6th August 2015
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Hampshire Cultural Trust Entry Form WINCM 81
Materials and construction
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Codford
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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