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SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Unique ID: NCL-BC39A5
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation 
A fragment of a cast copper alloy axehead [probably a palstave] dating to the Bronze Age. The fragment is wedge shaped with an expanded blade measuring 45mm across. The blade edge is intact. The axehead is broken below the blade revealing a hollow, cast interior. The breaks are worn suggesting ancient damage. The surface of the axehead is corroded and pitted with a green to brown patina. The fragment measures 29mm in length and has a maximum thickness of 17mm.
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
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 29 mm
Width: 45 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 1st November 2004
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Materials and construction
Spatial metadata
Region: North East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: County Durham (Unitary Authority)
District: County Durham (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Near Stanley
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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