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AWL
Unique ID: SWYOR-220A7C
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A copper-alloy awl, probably dating from the Late Bronze Age (about 1150 BC - 800 BC).
The widest point of the artefact is approximately two thirds along, either side of which it tapers. The longer part has a rectangular cross section and extends to a wedge-shaped terminal; the other side is of circular cross section and terminates in a sharp point. The artefact has a smooth, well-developed blue green patina. It is 43mm long, 3.8mm wide and 3.6mm thick. 2.59g. The form of the awl does not change much through time and similar objects are also noted in the Roman period and possibly later, as leather working tools as well as for use on wood.
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: 43 mm
Width: 3.8 mm
Thickness: 3.6 mm
Weight: 2.59 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 4th August 2015 - Tuesday 4th August 2015
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: PAS form number 2677
Materials and construction
Spatial metadata
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)County or Unitary authority: East Riding of Yorkshire (Unitary Authority)
District: East Riding of Yorkshire (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Bishop Burton (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: SE9838
Four figure Latitude: 53.82903324
Four figure longitude: -0.51251804
1:25K map: SE9838
1:10K map: SE93NE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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