Record ID: YORYM-53592F
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A knapped flint secondary flake of Bronze Age date, circa 1600 - 800 BC. Scraper. The flake is made from a dark grey flint. Light grey cortex is retained on the dorsal surface distal end. Possible semi-abrupt, short, stepped retouch to sides.  Dimensions: Length 38mm; width 28.2mm; thickness 10.1mm; weight 10.7g.
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-532AB5
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A knapped flint secondary flake of Bronze Age date, circa 1600 - 800 BC. Scraper. The flake is made from a mid-brown flint. Light grey cortex is retained on the dorsal surface to the right edge. Abrupt, invasive, stepped retouch to distal end.  Dimensions: Length 26.5mm; width 28.7mm; thickness 7.1mm; weight 4.6g.
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-524C92
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A knapped flint secondary flake of Bronze Age date, circa 1600 - 800 BC. Scraper. The flake is made from a mid-grey flint. Light brown cortex is retained on the dorsal surface. Abrupt, invasive, stepped retouch to distal end. Truncated break to proximal end. Dimensions: Length 29.3mm; width 34.6mm; thickness 14mm; weight 20.5g.
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-5214A1
Object type: DENTICULATE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A knapped flint tertiary flake of later Bronze Age date, c. 1000-800 BC. Possible denticulated blade. The flake is made from a mid-grey flint. Hinge fracture to proximal end with irregular sides. Large notch with abrupt, short, scaled retouch to left edge. Two small notches with low angled, short, scald retouch to right edge. Dimensions: Length 42.2mm; width 21.9mm; thickness 6.8mm; weight 7.3g.
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-51FBAE
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A knapped flint tertiary flake of later Bronze Age date, c. 1000-800 BC. Possible denticulated blade fragment. The flake is made from a light grey flint. Truncated break to proximal end and tapering sides. Two notches featuring low angled, short, stepped retouch to each side. Dimensions: Length 25.9mm; width 14.9mm; thickness 4.4mm; weight 1.8g.
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-F1421C
Object type: GOUGE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy socketed gouge of late Bronze Age date, c.950 - 750 BC.  The remaining portion is a length of the hollow socket with a tapered U-shaped blade terminal to one end. The opposite end terminates in a worn break. From the socket end the blade tapers to a rounded cutting/gouging edge which is concave to one side of the body. The gouging edge is extremely worn. The socket is circular with an exterior diameter of 15.1mm, interior diameter of 6.8mm and is 21.3mm deep. The metal has a mid-brown delaminated patina and is worn. The gouge is 38.5mm long, 15.1mm in…
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cawton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-AEB0EE
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy flat axehead of early Bronze Age date, c.2150 - 1500 BC. The axehead is sub-trapezoidal with an ovate section. It expands to a flared cutting edge at one end and terminates in a worn break at the opposite end. The cutting edge is worn. The axehead is extremely worn and undecorated. No signs of ridges or flanges are present indicating that this is an early flat axe. The metal has a delaminated mid-brown/green patina. The axehead is 43.7mm long, 29.6mm wide, 12.1mm thick and weighs 53.3g.
Created on: Friday 8th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-1EE14B
Object type: SICKLE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy leaf-shaped sickle of middle to late Bronze Age date c.1500 BC - 800 BC. The sickle is sub-ovate in plan with a narrow lozenge section. The edges are broken and worn with one end terminating in a worn break. A bend is present to the broken end. The metal has a delaminated dark brown/green patina and is worn. The object is 34.5mm long, 20mm wide, 0.5mm thick and weighs 3.3g. Similar objects have been recorded on the PAS database including YORYM-B9DF57, SWYOR-A48EE1, NCL-71EF23, DOR-EBFA4D, SUR-E3AEB2 and SF-25A20A. Also see NMS-EAED…
Created on: Thursday 7th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 12th December 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-E802E1
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy spiral ring of probable Bronze Age to Roman date, c.1500 BC – AD 300. The object is formed of a circular sectioned rod of metal with cut ends. The ring has one coil and is undecorated. The metal has a mid-green patina and is in fair condition. The ring is 25.4mm long, 24.4mm wide, 3.7mm thick and weighs 4.8g. Some rings of this type appear to be made from reused fragments of metal and a few are far too big to have been worn on the finger. It has therefore been suggested that they could have been used as hair ornaments or as…
Created on: Tuesday 17th October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 2nd November 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-6A0344
Object type: AWL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy awl of Bronze Age to medieval date, c.1250 BC - AD 1500. The awl is sub-rectangular in plan and section. It has a slight swelling to the mid-point from which one end tapers to a worn point with a sub-circular faceted section. The other end continues with a sub-rectangular section and terminates in a worn transverse break. The metal has a mid-green patina and is worn. The object is 48.7mm long, 6mm wide, 5.3mm thick and weighs 6.1g. A similar object is recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database as IOW-DA8A9A. This record states…
Created on: Tuesday 18th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 3rd August 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-2E5CC2
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy flat axehead of early Bronze Age date, c.2150 - 1500 BC. The axehead is sub-trapezoidal with an ovate section and worn breaks to either end. The cutting edge and butt no longer remain. The axehead is extremely worn and undecorated. No signs of ridges or flanges are present indicating that this is an early flat axe. The metal has a delaminated mid- green patina. The axehead is 47.6mm long, 27.1mm wide, 9.7mm thick and weighs 51.5g.
Created on: Monday 3rd July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 11th July 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-B805BC
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper alloy spiral ring of probable Bronze Age to Roman date, c.1500 BC – AD 300. The object is formed of a circular sectioned rod of metal with cut ends. The ring has three coils. It is undecorated. The metal has a mid-green patina and is in fair condition. The ring is 15.9mm tall, 27.9mm in diameter, 3.5mm thick and weighs 17.7g. Some rings of this type appear to be made from reused fragments of metal and a few are far too big to have been worn on the finger. It has therefore been suggested that they could have been used as hair ornaments or as harness…
Created on: Monday 22nd May 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-B61908
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy spearhead of Middle to Late Bronze Age date, c. 1550 – 800 BC. Only the tip of the spear remains which is triangular in plan and lozenge in section with slight raised mid-ribs. The tip of the hollow socket can be seen though is filled with soil. An insufficient portion of the spear remains to prove diagnostic, therefore a specific type cannot be attributed, though it is probably comparable with the range of spearheads in Davis Groups 6-11. The metal has a mid-green/grey patina and is worn. The spear is 35.6mm long, 6.6mm wide, 2.7mm thi…
Created on: Monday 22nd May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 30th May 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-2A8B0B
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2023 T312 A complete gold plated pennannular ring dating to the Bronze Age, c. 1000-800 BC. Description: A complete penannular ring, circular in cross section, with corrosion between the terminals. The corrosion likely indicates that it was made by covering a circular copper-alloy bar with gold sheet and hammering it flat, giving it the appearance of being made from solid gold. The ring was decorated with silver or silver rich gold wire, which covers the ring in a continuous spiral that provides a striped effect. Overall, it is in fairly good condition, but there are…
Created on: Tuesday 28th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 1st December 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-9CEEAD
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy casting spru or waste piece of probable late Bronze Age date, c. 1000 - 800BC. The object is sub-ovate base with irregular broken and worn edges. The object is undecorated. The metal has a mid-green patina and is worn. The object is 19mm long, 10.5mm wide, 8.3mm thick and weighs 7g.
Created on: Thursday 9th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cottam', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-9CE632
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy casting spru or waste piece of probable late Bronze Age date, c. 1000 - 800BC. The object is trapezoidal with a sub-ovate base which tapers to a narrower flat sub-ovate top. The object is undecorated. The metal has a mid-green patina and is worn. The object is 27.3mm long, 16.1mm wide, 12.7mm thick and weighs 19.6g.
Created on: Thursday 9th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cottam', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-9CCB67
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy casting spru or waste piece of probable late Bronze Age date, c. 1000 - 800BC. The object is conical with a sub-circular base and raised rounded point terminal to the upper surface. The object is undecorated. The metal has a mid-green patina and is worn. The object is 37mm in diameter, 19mm thick and weighs 47.3g.
Created on: Thursday 9th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cottam', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-9CB982
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy socketed axehead of late Bronze Age date, c. 1000 - 800BC. The fragment is the blade end of the axehead which is sub-rectangular with an extremely worn cutting edge and rounded corners. The cross-section is rectangular and the breaks are old and worn. A shallow socket is visible to the broken end. The metal has a light grey/green patina and is worn. The fragment is 20.7mm long, 26.5mm wide, 6.9mm thick and weighs 14.1g. Due to the incomplete nature of the axehead it is not possible to ascribe it to a particular type series and it has therefore been dated…
Created on: Thursday 9th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cottam', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-9C7D22
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy socketed axehead of late Bronze Age date, c. 1000 - 800 BC. Only the attachment loop remains which is D-shaped with an ovate section. A sub-triangular portion of the wall of the axehead remains between the upper and lower aspect of the loop. It has a thin rectangular section. The outer curved edge of the loop displays a casting flash which has been trimmed and hammered flat. The metal has a dark brown/green patina and is worn. The object is 19.3mm long, 10.6mm wide, 9.5mm thick and weighs 3.4g.
Created on: Thursday 9th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 21st June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cottam', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-7515A7
Object type: AWL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy awl of Bronze Age to medieval date, c.1250 BC - AD 1500. The awl is sub-rectangular in plan and section. It has a slight swelling to the mid-point from which one end tapers to a worn point with a sub-circular faceted section. The other end continues with a sub-rectangular section and terminates in a worn break. The metal has a mid-green patina and is worn. The object is 32.7mm long, 4.9mm wide, 4.7mm thick and weighs 3g. A similar object is recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database as IOW-DA8A9A. This record states that &quo…
Created on: Tuesday 7th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 15th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cottam', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-6C605F
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy casting jet of probable Middle or Late Bronze Age date, c.1550-750 BC. The object comprises an ovate curved plug which bifurcates on the lower surface into two obliquely angled circular-sectioned arms. The metal has a mid-green patina and is worn. The object is 23.5mm long, 16.4mm wide, 21.6mm thick and weighs 14.7g. Similar examples have been recorded on the PAS database including KENT-A8272B, SF-DDFF40 and LVPL-0C459C. Casting jets are waste products which form at the top of a two-piece clay mould when the molten metal has filled the object-shaped void be…
Created on: Tuesday 17th January 2023
Last updated: Thursday 26th January 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-5F7E64
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy flat axehead of early Bronze Age date, c.2150 - 1500 BC.  The axehead is sub-trapezoidal with a lenticular long profile, thickest at the middle. The haft end terminates in a worn transverse break. The sides of the axe expand gradually to the wide crescentic blade end with beveled cutting edge. The axehead is undecorated. The metal has a dark brown patina and is worn. The object is 114.9mm long, 71.2mm to 28.3mm wide, 10.6mm thick and weighs 283g.
Created on: Tuesday 29th November 2022
Last updated: Saturday 24th December 2022
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Record ID: YORYM-2493D4
Object type: BARBED AND TANGED ARROWHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete knapped lithic barbed and tanged arrowhead of early Bronze Age date, c.2500 - 1500 BC. Sutton B Type. The arrowhead is formed from a tertiary flake of pale brown flint which is bi-facially worked with covering, scaled, low angled removals on all surfaces. It is sub-triangular in plan with two triangular notches in the base forming the central tang with a barb to either side. The base of the tang and barbs are pointed. The arrowhead is 32.6mm long, 22.1mm wide, 4.4mm thick and weighs 2.9g. Similar flint barb and tanged arrowheads are associated with the Beaker phase of …
Created on: Monday 14th November 2022
Last updated: Monday 21st November 2022
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Record ID: YORYM-22A32C
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper-alloy peg-hole spearhead of late Early Bronze Age date, 1700-1550 BC. Davis Type 2a. The remaining spearhead is in two pieces; one comprising a portion of the socket, the other, the blade. The upper and lower end of each section display worn breaks. Fragment 1: Socket and partial blade The socket portion is a truncated sub-lozenge shape, widest at the juncture between the socket and blade, and tapers in thickness from the socket end to the blade end. The socket itself is conical and hollow. It is decorated with 4 raised bosses, approximately evenly s…
Created on: Monday 14th November 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 21st June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-B8ADE4
Object type: FLANGED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper-alloy short flanged Caverton type axehead of early to middle Bronze Age date, c.AD 1600 - 1400 BC. Caverton type. The axehead is sub-rectangular in plan with a rounded butt end, and concave and wasted sides which flare to a crescentic blade. Two integral lateral lozenge shaped flanges are present along either side, rising steadily from the butt, rounding off at the apex midway along the body, before sloping steadily back down to the mid-point of the sides. The exterior surfaces of the flanges have been filed smooth leaving no visible casting lines. A slight s…
Created on: Wednesday 9th November 2022
Last updated: Saturday 24th December 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-9D0DD3
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper-alloy penannular ring of possible Bronze Age date, c.1000 – 800 BC. The ring is circular in plan and section with a small gap between two flat terminals. The metal has a mid-green/black patina and is worn. The object is 14.7mm in diameter, 4.7mm thick and weighs 3.1g Penannular rings are characteristic finds of the Middle to Late Bronze Age (1300-800 BC), usually being gold plated around copper cores. They are commonly referred to as 'hair-rings' and 'ring-money' but their function remains uncertain. It is perhaps most likely that they were pe…
Created on: Thursday 8th September 2022
Last updated: Saturday 24th December 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-951E52
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete piece of copper-alloy casting waste of middle Bronze Age to early Roman date, c.1550 BC – c.AD 350. It is likely to be from the neck (funnel / well) of a composite probably two part mould. The object has an irregular sub-circular dished plate with the remains of two curved ovate jets projecting from one side. Both jets taper to faceted terminals which suggest they were cut transversely. A seam extends between the two jets. The upper surface of the dished plate is pitted and rough. This surface is commonly seen where the metal is poured into the neck of the mo…
Created on: Monday 11th May 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 13th May 2020
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Record ID: YORYM-F06B4C
Object type: BARBED AND TANGED ARROWHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete knapped lithic barbed and tanged arrowhead of early Bronze Age date, c.2500 - 1500 BC. Sutton B Type. The arrowhead is formed from a tertiary flake of light grey flint which is bi-facially worked with covering, scaled, low angled removals on all surfaces. It is triangular in plan with two shallow semi-circular notches in the base forming the central tang with a barb to either side. The tip of the tang is lost to a worn break. The remaining barbs have squared terminals. The arrowhead is 22.9mm long, 22.1mm wide, 4.7mm thick and weighs 1.7g. Similar flint b…
Created on: Thursday 9th April 2020
Last updated: Thursday 9th April 2020
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Record ID: YORYM-F04B1C
Object type: BARBED AND TANGED ARROWHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete knapped lithic barbed and tanged arrowhead of early Bronze Age date, c.2500 - 1500 BC. Green Low Type. The arrowhead is formed from a tertiary flake of light grey flint which is bi-facially worked with covering, scaled, low angled removals on all surfaces. It is triangular in plan with two semi-circular notches in the base forming the central tang with a barb to either side. The tip of the tang and one barb are lost to worn breaks. The remaining barb is obliquely angled and likely to have been longer than the tang. The arrowhead is 29.4mm long, 21.4mm wide, 3.…
Created on: Thursday 9th April 2020
Last updated: Thursday 9th April 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-B9DF57
Object type: RAZOR
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy leaf-shaped razor of middle to late Bronze Age date c.1500 BC - 800 BC. The razor is sub-ovate in plan with a narrow lozenge section. The edges are broken and worn leaving an irregular, jagged edge and both ends terminate in worn breaks. A slight curve is present to one end. The metal has a delaminated dark brown/green patina and is worn. The object is 59.9mm long, 22.1mm wide, 2.5mm thick and weighs 9.9g. Similar objects have been recorded on the PAS database including SWYOR-A48EE1, NCL-71EF23, DOR-EBFA4D, SUR-E3AEB2 and SF-25A20A. Also see …
Created on: Friday 13th March 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 8th April 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-8E1425
Object type: RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy annular ring of middle Bronze Age to Iron Age date, c.1500 – 100 BC. The internal edge is faceted and bears repeating linear striations some of which resemble lettering but this is likely coincidental. The metal has a dark brown delaminate patina with pitting. The ring is 24.1mm in diameter, 3.6mm wide, 4.7mm thick and weighs 4.9g. Peter Reavill, Finds Liaison Officer for Herefordshire & Shropshire, comments that parallels with cut marks, incised patterns and inlay for glass are known in later Bronze Age and Iron Age traditions. Similar objec…
Created on: Wednesday 11th March 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 11th March 2020
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Record ID: YORYM-D50E56
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper-alloy flat axehead of early Bronze Age date, c.2150 - 1500 BC. The axehead is sub-trapezoidal with a lenticular long profile, thickest at the middle. The haft end terminates in a flat topped butt which is broken and worn. The sides of the axe expand gradually to the wide crescentic blade end with beveled cutting edge. The axehead is undecorated. The metal has a mid-orange/brown patina and is worn. The object is 100.3mm long, 54mm to 19.2mm wide, 11.9mm thick and weighs 154g.
Created on: Wednesday 19th February 2020
Last updated: Friday 26th March 2021
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Record ID: YORYM-3F6A11
Object type: MINIATURE OBJECT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy miniature flat axehead of early Bronze Age date, c.2150 - 1500 BC. The axehead is sub-trapezoidal with a curved blade tapering to a rounded cutting edge. The sides are slightly concaved and the axehead is undecorated. The metal has a dark green/brown patina and is worn. The axehead is 44.8mm long, 18.3mm tapering to 4.4mm wide, 4mm thick and weighs 9.4g. This object is too small to have functioned as an axe and current archaeological thinking suggests they played a role in votive/ritual practices or functioned as amulets. Despite the obvious lack of …
Created on: Wednesday 12th February 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 19th February 2020
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Record ID: YORYM-3FE2A9
Object type: BARBED AND TANGED ARROWHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete knapped lithic barbed and tanged arrowhead of Bronze Age date, c.1600 - 800 BC. The arrowhead is formed from a tertiary flake of light grey flint which is bi-facially worked with covering, low angled removals on all surfaces. It is triangular in plan with two shallow semi-circular notches in the base forming the central tang with a barb to either side. Sutton Type B. The arrowhead is 24.7mm long, 15.5mm wide, 5.5mm thick and weighs 1.4g. A wide range of tools continued to be produced throughout the Bronze Age including a variety of arrowheads of which the barbed a…
Created on: Tuesday 19th November 2019
Last updated: Friday 17th July 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Malton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-DD279E
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy socketed axehead of late Bronze Age date, c. 1000 - 800 BC. The fragment is the blade end of the axehead which is trapezoidal with a worn cutting edge and rounded corners. The cross-section is rectangular and the breaks are old and worn. The tip of an off-center socket can be seen to the broken end. The metal has a dark brown patina and is worn. The fragment is 35.2mm long, 46.5mm wide, 15.7mm thick and weighs 72g. Due to the incomplete nature of the axehead it is not possible to ascribe it to a particular type series and it has therefore been dated broad…
Created on: Monday 21st October 2019
Last updated: Friday 2nd December 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-DED017
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large copper-alloy "ingot" of probable Bronze Age date, c.2350 - 800 BC. The ingot is broadly plano-convex with irregular surfaces. The metal has a green patina and is worn. The object is 56.3mm long, 49.7mm wide, 35.3mm thick and weighs 251g. Ingots of similar forms have been found as part of hoarded assemblages of Bronze Age date including YORYM-D2333A.
Created on: Wednesday 9th October 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Molescroft', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-04854C
Object type: AWL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probably complete copper-alloy awl of Bronze Age to medieval date, c.1250 BC - AD 1500. This awl is sub-rectangular in plan and sub-square in section. Both ends taper to worn points. The metal has a light green patina and is worn. The object is 44.9mm long, 4.3mm wide, 3.3mm thick and weighs 2.4g. A similar object is recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database as IOW-DA8A9A. This record states that "awls are difficult to date but most are probably from the Late Bronze Age. They can be circular or square in cross section and are generally undecorated. They would hav…
Created on: Tuesday 30th July 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 21st August 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cottam', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-8638A7
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy socketed spearhead probably dating from the late Bronze Age, about 1100 – 800 BC. Only the tip of the spear remains which is triangular in plan and lozenge in section. The base of the socket can be seen at the broken end of the spear. The metal has a dark green/brown patina and is worn. The spear is 57.9mm long, 22.7mm wide, 9.7mm thick and weighs 24g. As this object represents only a small fragment of the spearhead it is not possible to classify the form of the complete object with complete confidence. However, the object's apparent lack of a pr…
Created on: Friday 12th July 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 30th September 2020
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Record ID: YORYM-DFEEAB
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy socketed axehead of late Bronze Age date, c. 1000 - 800 BC. The fragment is the blade end of the axehead which is trapezoidal in shape with a worn cutting edge and rounded corners. The cross-section is rectangular and the breaks are old and worn. The interior is hollow. The metal has a dark green delaminated patina and is worn. The fragment is 47.5mm long, 37.2mm wide, 15.4mm thick and weighs 57.3g. Due to the incomplete nature of the axehead it is not possible to ascribe it to a particular type series and it has therefore been dated broadly as late Bronz…
Created on: Thursday 4th July 2019
Last updated: Thursday 1st December 2022
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Record ID: YORYM-9764E7
Object type: AWL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy awl of probable late Bronze Age date, c. 1500 - 800 BC. The object is sub-square in section at the widest point tapering with a circular section to one end which terminates in a worn point, the opposite end has a tapering square section again terminating in a worn point. The object is undecorated. The metal has a mid-green patina and is worn. The object is 86.2mm long, 10.7mm wide, 9.1mm thick and weighs 17.9g. Plain copper alloy awls are hard to date precisely but examples of this form are thought to have been introduced in the Bronze Age (2150-800 BC) w…
Created on: Wednesday 1st May 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 8th May 2019
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Record ID: YORYM-773E99
Object type: DENTICULATE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete knapped lithic implement of late Bronze Age to Iron Age date, c.1000 - 400 BC. The implement is a denticulated blade formed from a natural flake which is sub-triangular with a tapering rectangular section. Short, abrupt, scalar retouch is present on the distal edge. The flint is a striated dark and light grey colour with lighter inclusions and red staining to one end. The implement is 34.7mm long, 30.8mm wide, 8.9mm thick and weighs 10.8g.
Created on: Friday 5th April 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 24th April 2019
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Record ID: YORYM-7713E2
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete knapped lithic implement of Bronze Age date, circa 1600 - 1800 BC. The implement is a scraper formed from a natural flake which is sub-triangular with a D-shaped section. The ventral surface is smooth with an angled lower portion. The dorsal surface is irregular with a large patch of cortex. Short, sub-parallel, semi-abrupt retouch is present on the distal edge. The flint is a dark grey colour with lighter inclusions. The implement is 47.5mm long, 39.8mm wide, 14.3mm thick and weighs 29.5g.
Created on: Friday 5th April 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 24th April 2019
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Record ID: YORYM-AC3574
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
TREASURE CASE : 2019 T274. Description: A decorated sheet of gold of probable Bronze Age date, c.1000 - 800 BC. The object is formed of a thin sub-rectangular sheet of gold, folded over at one end. It is not possible to determine if the object is complete or cut down though the latter is likely. The front surface of the sheet is decorated by a series of sub-parallel indented grooves running along its length. Dimensions: Length: 10.4mm; Width: 9.6mm; Thickness: 0.3mm; Weight: 0.4g. Discussion: Similar objects have been recorded as 2019 T316 (LEIC-47D0C2), 2018 T650 (HAMP-F792A5),…
Created on: Thursday 14th March 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 26th September 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-909BCE
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete knapped lithic implement of Bronze Age date, circa 1600 - 1800 BC. The implement is a scraper formed from a tertiary flake which is D-shaped in plan and section. The straight edge has been formed by a break. The ventral surface is fairly smooth with removal scars. The dorsal surface is irregular displaying multiple removals. Short, sub-parallel, semi-abrupt retouch is present on the right edge. The flint is a dark grey colour. The implement is 41.7mm long, 33.2mm wide, 7.9mm thick and weighs 13.7g. Scrapers are fairly ubiquitous throughout prehistory and are generally…
Created on: Wednesday 13th March 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2019
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Record ID: YORYM-316F81
Object type: GOUGE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy socketed gouge of late Bronze Age date, c.1100 - 650 BC. The remaining portion is a length of the hollow socket with a tapered U-shaped blade terminal to one end. The opposite end terminates in a worn break. The socket is circular with an exterior diameter of 16.4mm, interior diameter of 11.5mm and is 21.3mm deep. From the socket the blade tapers to a rounded cutting/gouging edge which is concave to one side of the body. The gouging edge is extremely worn. This gouge is most likely of Wilberton, Ewart Park or Llyn Fawr metalworking, phases which cor…
Created on: Thursday 31st January 2019
Last updated: Thursday 31st January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wath', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-02EEE1
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2019 T89. Summary: This assemblage represents a Late Bronze Age “founders” hoard of 85 objects including plate ingots and object fragments. The assemblage includes: 71 certain and possible plate ingot fragments 2 flint pieces of debitage 4 ceramic fragments 2 sword fragments 2 possible axehead fragments 2 ring fragments 2 further unclear objects Discussion The diagnostic material from this hoard may be confidently dated to the Later Bronze Age and most likely the Late Bronze Age c.1150-800 cal BC. This was also found in the area and is thought t…
Created on: Tuesday 29th January 2019
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Skirpenbeck', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-C9B8F2
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy socketed axehead of late Bronze Age date, c. 1000 - 800BC. The fragment is the blade end of the axehead which is sub-rectangular with a worn cutting edge and rounded corners. The cross-section is rectangular and the breaks are old and worn. The metal has a dark green delaminated patina and is worn. The fragment is 44.3mm long, 19.7mm wide, 9mm thick and weighs 25.1g. Due to the incomplete nature of the axehead it is not possible to ascribe it to a particular type series and it has therefore been dated broadly as late Bronze Age in date circa 1000 - 800BC.
Created on: Monday 14th January 2019
Last updated: Thursday 1st December 2022
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Record ID: YORYM-652256
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
TREASURE CASE : 2018 T963. Addenda to 2017 T1115. Description: A single socketed axehead with side loop dating to the Ewart Park phase of the Late Bronze Age (c. 1000 - 800 BC). Yorkshire type. The axe head is wedge-shaped with a square socket mouth of uneven thickness and a single raised mouth-moulding forming a heavy collar. The loop sits to one side below this; it is broadly ovate in section. Internally the socket tapers and narrows from the mouth to the cutting edge. Externally the axehead has broadly parallel sides before expanding into the blade and cutting edge which flares…
Created on: Tuesday 4th December 2018
Last updated: Thursday 16th February 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newbald', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-82C3F7
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy socketed axehead of late Bronze Age date, c. 1000 - 800BC. The fragment is the blade end of the axehead which is trapezoidal in shape with a worn cutting edge and flared rounded corners. The cross-section is rectangular and the breaks are old and worn. The metal has a dark green patina and is worn. The fragment is 49.9mm long, 35.8mm wide, 15.3mm thick and weighs 55.9g. Due to the incomplete nature of the axehead it is not possible to ascribe it to a particular type series and it has therefore been dated broadly as late Bronze Age in date circa 1000 - 800BC.
Created on: Friday 23rd November 2018
Last updated: Thursday 1st December 2022
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Record ID: YORYM-58688E
Object type: AWL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
A complete though worn copper-alloy awl of probable late Bronze Age date, c. 1500 - 800 BC. The object is sub-square in section at the middle and widest point tapering to worn rounded points to either end. The object is undecorated. The metal has a mid-green patina and is worn. The object is 51.6mm long, 6.2mm wide, 6.1mm thick and weighs 5.2g. Plain copper alloy awls are hard to date precisely but examples of this form are thought to have been introduced in the Bronze Age (2150-800 BC) with most being Late Bronze Age in date (1500-800 BC).
Created on: Wednesday 21st November 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2019
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Record ID: YORYM-0DD9E6
Object type: BARBED AND TANGED ARROWHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete knapped lithic barbed and tanged arrowhead of early Bronze Age date, c.2300 -1600 BC. The arrowhead is formed from a tertiary flake of white/grey flint which is bi-facially worked with covering, low angled removals on all surfaces. It is triangular in plan with two shallow notches in the base between the central tang and a barb to either side. Conygar Hill Type. The arrowhead is 44.7mm long, 35.1mm wide, 4.3mm thick and weighs 4.8g.
Created on: Tuesday 18th September 2018
Last updated: Friday 17th July 2020
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Record ID: YORYM-D19DE3
Object type: STRAP FITTING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy strap fitting of possible middle Bronze Age to Iron Age date, c. 1600 - 100 BC. The object comprises a pointed ovate body with a D-shaped section which tapers in thickness from one end to the other. The upper terminal is swollen with a wide, rounded upper end which is decorated with two parallel incised D-shaped borders. The front of the swollen portion of the body has a central lozenge shaped recess extending from the point at which the two borders meet on the upper edge to midway along the front of the body. The recess is at its widest where the body bends…
Created on: Monday 3rd September 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 10th October 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-923F59
Object type: BARBED AND TANGED ARROWHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete knapped lithic barbed and tanged arrowhead of Bronze Age date, c.1600 - 800 BC. The arrowhead is formed from a tertiary flake of dark brown flint which is bi-facially worked with covering, low angled removals on all surfaces. It is triangular in plan with two shallow notches in the base between the central tang and a barb to either side. Sutton Type B. The arrowhead is 23.8mm long, 16.9mm wide, 4.4mm thick and weighs 1.5g. Despite a seeming regression lithic technology during the Bronze Age a wide range of tools continued to be produced including a variety of arro…
Created on: Tuesday 19th June 2018
Last updated: Friday 17th July 2020
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Record ID: YORYM-3DE6DE
Object type: FLANGED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy flanged Ulrome type axehead of middle Bronze Age date, c.AD 1600 - 1300 BC. Acton Park II / Taunton phase. The axehead is sub-rectangular in plan with a rounded butt end which extends to a curved cutting edge with splayed crescentic blade. Two integral lateral lozenge shaped flanges are present along either side, rising steadily from the butt, rounding off at the apex midway along the body, before sloping steadily back down to the blade. Each tip of the flanges curve slight in toward the body of the axe, though one tip is lost to a worn break. The e…
Created on: Friday 15th June 2018
Last updated: Monday 7th January 2019
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Record ID: YORYM-0DE500
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
TREASURE CASE : 2018 T551. Circumstances of discovery: The finds are considered to be an addendum to 2014 T442, a find of 11 Late Bronze Age objects, primarily socketed axes found dispersed over an area of 3 by 10 metres. It is not clear the area over which objects Nos. 1-4 were found, but they are consistent with a single find/hoard and with 2014 T442. Descriptive catalogue: A complete, cast, copper-alloy socketed axe. The mouth is sub-square and has a horizontal moulded collar. A second moulding runs around the axec.15mm from the mouth and a loop projects fro…
Created on: Wednesday 13th June 2018
Last updated: Monday 7th September 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Azerley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-951FC7
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2018 T355. Description: A hoard of 35 Bronze Age fragments and one probable Post-Medieval fragment. The hoard contains one spear fragment, one sword or dagger fragment, one curved fragment, one rectangular fragment (the likely later addition) and 32 other indistinct fragments. All are copper-alloy. Spear: An incomplete copper-alloy socketed spearhead. Only the tip of the spear remains which is triangular in plan and lozenge in section with prominent mid-ribs as a result of the socket. The blade edges of the spearhead are bevelled. Both surfaces retain a brassy pati…
Created on: Monday 14th May 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 24th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Skirpenbeck', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-423D69
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete knapped lithic implement of Bronze Age date, circa 1600 - 1800 BC. The implement is a scraper formed from a natural flake which is fan-shaped with a D-shaped section. The ventral surface is smooth with visible marks. The dorsal surface is irregular. Short, sub-parallel, semi-abrupt retouch is present on the distal edge. The flint is a pale orange colour. The implement is 46.7mm long, 36.9mm wide, 11.6mm thick and weighs 20.7g.
Created on: Thursday 10th May 2018
Last updated: Thursday 10th May 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-057F37
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Monmouthshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper-alloy socketed axehead of late Bronze Age date, c.1000 - 800 BC. South Wales (Stogursey) Type and of Ewart Park Metalworking Industry of Needham's (1997) Period 7. The axehead is wedge-shaped with a square socket mouth and a moulded everted collar. The remains of four runners / casting jets in the form of raised ovate knops are present - being positioned at the mid-point of each side of the mouth. Internally the socket is wedge shaped - it tapers and narrows to the cutting edge. Externally the sides of the axehead are broadly parallel before expanding to form a c…
Created on: Wednesday 25th April 2018
Last updated: Friday 2nd December 2022
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Record ID: YORYM-2D7578
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A nearly complete cast copper-alloy socketed side-looped spearhead of early Middle Bronze Age date, c. 1550-1250BC. Acton Park I-II Type, (Needham Period 5) - Burgess's Metal Working Stage VIII and IX. Davis Group 5, wide blade side looped. The spearhead comprises a leaf shaped blade with chamfered edges and a conical socket with protruding, semi-circular side loops; one to either side of the socket which are positioned in line with the cutting edge of the blade. A protruding mid-rib is present to both surfaces of the blade where the socket tapers to the tip. The edges of the blad…
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 21st June 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-D9AD33
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper-alloy 'Yorkshire Type' socketed axehead of Late Bronze Age date, 1000 - 800 BC. The axehead is wedge shaped with a sub-square socket, the mouth has been lost to old worn breaks. Internally the socket tapers and narrows to the cutting edge. Externally the axehead tapers and narrows along the body before expanding into the blade and cutting edge which flares towards each blade tip. Much of one surface is damaged, broken and worn. A D-shaped, ovate sectioned attachment loop is present to one side, below the mouth and casting flashes are present on both si…
Created on: Friday 9th February 2018
Last updated: Friday 2nd December 2022
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Record ID: YORYM-D78623
Object type: DAGGER
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy dagger tip of Bronze Age date, c.2300 - 800 BC. The fragment is triangular with an ogival section. The surface is undecorated and no midrib can be determined. The metal has a delaminated light green patina. The fragment is 38.9mm long, 14.5mm wide, 4.1mm thick and weighs 5.3g.
Created on: Friday 9th February 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 27th February 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-BEFC9F
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
TREASURE CASE : 2017 T1115. A hoard of six Bronze Age copper-alloy axe heads, found in a stream. Five of the axe heads are socketed axes and one is a relatively rare example of a late palstave from a Ewart Park hoard (although other examples are known from East Yorkshire, see discussion, below). All six of the axe heads date to the Ewart Park phase of the Late Bronze Age (c. 1000 - 800 BC). Socketed axe specialist Dr Dot Boughton has suggested a very late 9th - early 8th century BC date (pers. comm.). Note on condition: All axes have suffered the effects of being deposited i…
Created on: Monday 27th November 2017
Last updated: Friday 10th July 2020
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Record ID: YORYM-C4F291
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete though very worn copper-alloy flat axehead of early Bronze Age date, c.2150 - 1500 BC. The axehead is sub-trapezoidal with a curved blade tapering to a rounded cutting edge. The axehead is extremely worn and undecorated. No signs of ridges or flanges are present indicating that this is an early flat axe. The metal has a heavily corroded dark green patina. The axehead is 66.3mm long, 28.6mm tapering to 19.8mm wide, 8.2mm thick and weighs 63g.
Created on: Friday 3rd November 2017
Last updated: Friday 2nd December 2022
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Record ID: YORYM-1F796B
Object type: BARBED AND TANGED ARROWHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete knapped lithic barbed and tanged arrowhead of Bronze Age date, c.1600 - 800 BC. The arrowhead is formed from a tertiary flake of translucent mid-grey flint which is bifacially worked with covering, low angled removals on all surfaces. It is triangular in plan with two notches in the base between the central tang and a barb to either side. One barb is broken. Possibly Sutton B type. The arrowhead is 25.1mm long, 18.7mm wide, 3.1mm thick and weighs 1g.
Created on: Thursday 26th October 2017
Last updated: Friday 10th November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hutton Buscel', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-F3F1C5
Object type: BARBED AND TANGED ARROWHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete knapped lithic barbed and tanged arrowhead of Bronze Age date, c.1600 - 800 BC. The arrowhead is formed from a tertiary flake of translucent mid-grey flin which is bifacially worked with covering, low angled removals on all surfaces. It is triangular in plan with two notches in the base between the central tang and a barb to either side. One barb is broken. Possibly Sutton B type. The arrowhead is 23.8mm long, 18.9mm wide, 3.6mm thick and weighs 1.3g.
Created on: Monday 31st July 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd August 2017
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Record ID: YORYM-F31DD4
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete knapped lithic implement of late Bronze Age date, circa 1000 - 800 BC. The implement is a scraper which is ovate in plan and section. The ventral surface is irregular. The dorsal surface displays irregular removals with semi-abrupt, long and parallel retouch along the distal edge. The flint is a mid-grey colour. The implement is 52.4mm long, 44.2mm wide, 9.3mm thick and weighs 28.6g. Scrapers are fairly ubiquitous throughout prehistory and are generally less chronologically distinctive than other artefact types. They had many different functions as they were very usef…
Created on: Monday 31st July 2017
Last updated: Thursday 3rd August 2017
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Record ID: YORYM-E1835A
Object type: CHISEL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete tough worn copper-alloy chisel of middle to late Bronze Age, c. 1800 - 750 BC. The chisel is rectangular in both plan and section with a slightly pointed ovate profile and slight raised flanges to the butt end. The metal has a dark green patina with slight pitting to the surface and is worn. The object is 82.2mm long, 14.9mm wide, 7.1mm thick and weighs 40.6g.
Created on: Thursday 6th July 2017
Last updated: Friday 21st July 2017
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Record ID: YORYM-A68F4C
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy leaf-shaped peg-hole spearhead of late middle to late Bronze Age date, 1200-750 BC. Ehrenburg 1977 Class V; Penard - Ewart phase; Needham Period 6 – 7. Davis (2017) dates this type, 'generic' pegged, Davis Group 11, to the Late Bronze Age, 1100 – 800 BC. The spearhead comprises a leaf shaped blade with chamfered edges and a conical socket with two circular peg holes; one to either side of the socket which are positioned in line with the blade. The edges of the blade are worn. Slight casting flashes are visible from the point at whi…
Created on: Monday 3rd July 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 21st June 2023
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Record ID: YORYM-564F27
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy spearhead dating from the Middle or Late Bronze Age, about 1550 – 800 BC. Only the tip of the spear remains which is triangular in plan and lozenge in section. The very tip has been lost to old worn breaks and a deep socket is present (18.9mm). An insufficient portion of the spear remains to prove diagnostic, therefore a specific type cannot be attributed, though it is probably comparable with the range of spearheads in Davis Groups 6-11. The metal has a mid-green patina and is pitted and worn. The spear is 37.6mm long, 12.7mm wide, 9.2mm thick a…
Created on: Monday 5th June 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 30th September 2020
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Record ID: YORYM-1AAAE5
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy spearhead dating from the Middle or Late Bronze Age, about 1550 – 800 BC. Only the tip of the spear remains which is triangular in plan and lozenge in section with mid-ribs. No socket is present. An insufficient portion of the spear remains to prove diagnostic, therefore a specific type cannot be attributed, though it is probably comparable with the range of spearheads in Davis Groups 6-11. The metal has a mid-green patina and is pitted and worn. The spear is 38.7mm long, 15.3mm wide, 10.5mm thick and weighs 12.7g.
Created on: Monday 13th February 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 30th September 2020
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Record ID: YORYM-DDBFB8
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy spearhead dating from the Middle or Late Bronze Age, about 1550 – 800 BC. Only the tip of the spear remains which is triangular in plan and lozenge in section with mid-ribs. The remaining socket is filled with organic material as a result of its deposition. An insufficient portion of the spear remains to prove diagnostic, therefore a specific type cannot be attributed, though it is probably comparable with the range of spearheads in Davis Groups 6-11. The metal has a dark grey/green patina and is worn. The spear is 27.5mm long, 16.7mm wide, 9.9mm…
Created on: Friday 10th February 2017
Last updated: Thursday 1st October 2020
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Record ID: YORYM-5F218E
Object type: BARBED AND TANGED ARROWHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete knapped lithic arrowhead of early Bronze Age date, c.2000 - 1500 BC. The arrowhead is formed from a tertiary flake of translucent mid-grey flint. It is triangular in plan with two notches in the base between the central tang and a barb to either side. Both bards are broken. The surface has been invasively retouched on both sides. Possibly Sutton B type. The arrowhead is 22.5mm long, 18.3mm wide, 4.8mm thick and weighs 1.7g.
Created on: Monday 23rd January 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Yorkshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-F00E3D
Object type: CHISEL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy chisel of middle to late Bronze Age date, c.1500 - 800 BC. The object is sub-triangular in plan with a tapering rectangular section from the tang to the blade. The metal has a mid-green patina and is worn. The object is 40.1mm long, 21.2mm to 3.4mm wide, 5.7mm thick and weighs 12.8g. A similar object has been recorded on the PAS database as BH-C14B11.
Created on: Wednesday 30th November 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 7th December 2016
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Record ID: YORYM-80ADC9
Object type: ARMLET
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2016 T683. A largely complete but damaged gold armlet of Early Bronze Age date, c. 2100 BC - 1900 BC. It is decorated with embossed patterns and pointillé and belongs to the embossed goldwork tradition (see Needham 2000a). The object is formed from a cylindrical band of sheet metal with no joins in evidence. In cross-section it has a corrugated appearance with six bulbous concentric embossed ribs, four decorating the body and two forming the rims. One rim has been damaged and the embossed rib is only partially visible. The ribs are fairly evenly spaced, separat…
Created on: Thursday 1st September 2016
Last updated: Friday 22nd March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bewhome', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-C26951
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy flat axehead of early Bronze Age date, c.2150 - 1500 BC. The axehead is sub-trapezoidal with a curved blade tapering to a rounded cutting edge. The axehead is extremely worn and undecorated. No signs of ridges or flanges are present indicating that this is an early flat axe. The metal has a heavily corroded mid-green patina with much of the orignal surface being lost. The axehead is 131.2mm long, 72.8mm tapering to 33.8mm wide, 13.2mm thick and weighs 460g.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd August 2016
Last updated: Friday 2nd December 2022
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Record ID: YORYM-0BC762
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete knapped lithic implement of late Bronze Age date, circa 1000 - 800 BC. The implement is a crude scraper formed from natural flake which is ovate in shape and section. The ventral and dorsal surfaces are irregular. Abrupt, short and parallel retouch is present along the distal edge. The flint is a dark black colour. The implement is 43.8mm long, 39.4mm wide, 13.1mm thick and weighs 24.9g. Scrapers are fairly ubiquitous throughout prehistory and are generally less chronologically distinctive than other artefact types. They had many different functions as they were very …
Created on: Tuesday 2nd August 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd August 2016
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Record ID: YORYM-0B7F8C
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete knapped lithic implement of late Bronze Age date, circa 1000 - 800 BC. The implement is a crude scraper formed from natural flake which is ovate in shape and D-shaped in section. The ventral surface is fairly smooth. The dorsal surface is irregular with covering cortex. Abrupt, short and parallel retouch along the distal edge forms the scraping surface. The flint is a burnt orange colour. The implement is 58.1mm long, 45.1mm wide, 19.2mm thick and weighs 57.4g. Scrapers are fairly ubiquitous throughout prehistory and are generally less chronologically distinctive than…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd August 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd August 2016
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Record ID: YORYM-6DC25D
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete knapped lithic implement of late Bronze Age date, circa 1000 - 800 BC. The implement is a crude scraper formed from natural flake which is ovate in shape and section. The ventral surface is irregular. The dorsal surface displays irregular removals with abrupt, short and parallel retouch along the distal edge and into the sides forming the scraping surface. The flint is a mid-grey colour. The implement is 44.3mm long, 38.7mm wide, 8.6mm thick and weighs 16.8g. Scrapers are fairly ubiquitous throughout prehistory and are generally less chronologically distinctive than o…
Created on: Thursday 26th May 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 15th June 2016
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Record ID: YORYM-6D3C04
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete knapped lithic implement of late Bronze Age date, circa 1000 - 800 BC. The implement is a crude scraper formed from natural flake which is ovate in shape and section. The ventral surface is irregular displaying none of the usual features of a struck flake. The dorsal surface displays irregular removals with three small areas of cortex remaining. Abrupt, short and stepped retouch is present along the distal edge forming the scraping surface. The flint is a mid-grey colour. The implement is 51.7mm long, 38.4mm wide, 11.7mm thick and weighs 22.8g. Scrapers are fairly ubi…
Created on: Thursday 26th May 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 15th June 2016
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Record ID: YORYM-6CB843
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete knapped lithic implement of late Bronze Age date, circa 1000 - 800BC. The implement is a crude scraper formed from a hard hammered secondary flake which is sub-ovate with a D-shaped section. The ventral surface is smooth displaying a striking platform and bulb of percussion with conchiodal fracture. The dorsal surface is irregular with a long flake having been removed from the left side. A large patch of cortex remains to the right side. Abrupt short, sub-parallel retouch is present along the distal edge and into the right side to form the scraping edge. The flint is a m…
Created on: Thursday 26th May 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 15th June 2016
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Record ID: YORYM-AFF4DB
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy spearhead dating from the Middle or Late Bronze Age, about 1550 – 800 BC. Only the tip of the spear remains which is triangular in plan and lozenge in section with mid-ribs. The tip of the hollow socket can be seen and is approximately 10.1mm in depth. An insufficient portion of the spear remains to prove diagnostic, therefore a specific type cannot be attributed, though it is probably comparable with the range of spearheads in Davis Groups 6-11. The metal gas a mid-green patina and is worn. The spear is 32.1mm long, 15mm wide, 6.9mm thick and we…
Created on: Tuesday 17th May 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 30th September 2020
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Record ID: YORYM-D2333A
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
TREASURE CASE : 2016 T240 Object type and material: Late Bronze Age hoard Date of discovery: 28th March (excavated 29th of March) Circumstance of discovery: This is the second of two hoards of Late Bronze Age date discovered by the finder whilst searching an arable field with a metal detector. This second hoard ('Driffield Hoard II') consists of 158 (fragments of) bronze socketed axes and ingot fragments (including two nearly complete plano-convex ingots). The finder reported it to the Portable Antiquities Scheme and the Hoard was recorded and lifted by PAS staff (…
Created on: Thursday 31st March 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 8th July 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Driffield Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-D028FE
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
TREASURE CASE : 2016 T239. Driffield Area Hoard I = 14 socketed axes, 13 bronze ingots. Report for HM Coroner on potential Treasure Case 2016 T239 ('Driffield Hoard I') from Yorkshire Finder: Object type and material: Late Bronze Age hoard Date of discovery: 23rd March Circumstance of discovery: This is the first of two hoards of Late Bronze Age date discovered by the finder whilst searching an arable field with a metal detector. This hoard ('Driffield Hoard I') consists of 14 bronze socketed axes and 13 ingot fragments. The finder reported th…
Created on: Thursday 31st March 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 8th July 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Driffield Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-942674
Object type: BARBED AND TANGED ARROWHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete knapped lithic arrowhead of early Bronze Age date. The object is triangular in plan with two notches in the base between the central tang and a barb to either side. The surface has been invasively retouched on both sides and both barbs appear broken The flint is a mid-greyish-white colour. The arrowhead is 22.7mm long, 16.5mm wide, 3.9mm thick and weighs 0.9g.
Created on: Wednesday 16th March 2016
Last updated: Friday 17th July 2020
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Record ID: YORYM-86F1B4
Object type: HAMMER
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy socketed hammer of Bronze Age date. The hammer is a sub-rectangular and hollow, narrowing to the socketed end. The mouth of the socket is broken and worn and the butt end is slightly curved. The surface of the hammer is undecorated and the corners are angular with no signs of bevelling. No visible casting flashes remain. The metal has a mid-greenish-brown patina with pitting revealing a lighter green alloy. The hammer is 58.8mm long; 25mm x 15.3mm at the butt end; 19.6mm x 18.4mm at the socketed end; the walls are 4.5mm thick; the socket is 40.4mm deep. T…
Created on: Thursday 3rd March 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 5th April 2016
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Record ID: YORYM-8A4196
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy flat axehead of early Bronze Age date. The fragment is the blade end and a short length of handle which is trapezoidal in shape with a worn cutting edge and flared rounded corners. The cross-section is rectangular and the breaks are old and worn. No signs of ridges or flanges are present indicating that this is an early flat axe. The metal has a heavily corroded mid-green patina. The axehead is 59.1mm long, 40.7mm tapering to 24.1mm wide, 10.7mm thick and weighs 89g.
Created on: Monday 8th February 2016
Last updated: Friday 2nd December 2022
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Record ID: YORYM-07FD7B
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy socketed axehead of late Bronze Age date. The fragment is the blade end which is trapezoidal in shape with a worn cutting edge and flared rounded corners. The cross-section is rectangular and the breaks are old and worn. The metal has a dark brownish-green patina and is worn. The fragment is 55.3mm long, 32.9mm wide, 9.7mm thick and weighs 55.7g. Due to the incomplete nature of the axehead it is not possible to ascribe it to a particular type series and it has therefore been dated broadly as late Bronze Age in date circa 1000 - 800BC.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd February 2016
Last updated: Friday 2nd December 2022
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Record ID: YORYM-914369
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy socketed axehead of late Bronze Age date. The fragment is the blade end including the base of the socketed area. It is a tapering rectangle in section and trapezoidal in plan with a worn flared cutting edge. The breaks at the socketed end are old and worn and what remains of the surface of the axehead is undecorated. The metal has a mid-brown patina and is worn. The fragment is 43.3mm long, 25.2mm wide, 11mm thick and weighs 35.8g. Due to the incomplete nature of the axehead it is not possible to ascribe it to a particular type series and it has therefore…
Created on: Friday 15th January 2016
Last updated: Friday 2nd December 2022
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Record ID: YORYM-46B99F
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a cast copper alloy socketed axehead of late Bronze Age date. The fragment is the blade end including the base of the socketed area. It is a tapering rectangle in section and trapezoidal in plan with a worn flared cutting edge and rounded corners. The breaks at the socketed end are old and worn and casting flashes are present along either side. The surface of the axehead is undecorated. The metal has a mid-reddish-brown patina and is worn. The fragment is 61.5mm long, 42.9mm to 32.1mm wide, 16.2mm to 4.7mm thick and weighs 96g. Due to the incomplete nature of the axehea…
Created on: Thursday 12th November 2015
Last updated: Friday 2nd December 2022
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Record ID: YORYM-CCFA7B
Object type: BARBED AND TANGED ARROWHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete knapped barbed and tanged arrowhead of early Bronze Age date. The arrowhead is triangular in plan with a pointed ovate cross section. Two small semi-circular notches have been chipped into the base of the object to form the central tang and flanking barbs. The bards are an unequal length and the tip of the arrowhead has been lost to a sharp break. The arrowhead has been formed on a tertiary flake which has been bi-facially worked with covering, scaled, low angle invasive retouch. The flint is a semi-translucent brown colour and is not patinated. The arrowh…
Created on: Friday 6th November 2015
Last updated: Friday 17th July 2020
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Record ID: YORYM-C955FB
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete knapped lithic implement of late Bronze Age date, circa 1000 - 800BC. The implement is a crude scraper formed from a hard hammered secondary flake which is sub-ovate with a D-shaped section. The ventral surface is smooth while the dorsal surface is irregular with multiple long flakes having been removed. Two patch of cortex remain on the dorsal surface. Extensive abrupt short, sub-parallel retouch is present along the distal edge to form the rough scraping edge. The flint is a mid-grey colour with patches of a lighter chalky inclusion. The implement is 48.9mm long, 32.6m…
Created on: Friday 6th November 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 11th November 2015
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Record ID: YORYM-CD7FFB
Object type: GOUGE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy socketed gouge of late Bronze Age date. The remaining portion is a length of the hollow socket with a tapered U-shaped blade terminal to one end. The opposite end terminates in a worn break. The socket is circular with an exterior diameter of 15.6mm, interior diameter of 12.1mm and is 20.7mm deep. From the socket the blade tapers to a rounded cutting/gouging edge which is concave to one side of the body. The gouging edge is extremely worn. Peter Reavill, Finds Liaison Officer for Herefordshire & Shropshire, states that this gouge is of Wilberton, Ewart…
Created on: Tuesday 13th October 2015
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-B38CE8
Object type: RIBBON
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description Two joining fragments form a parallel sided strip, or ribbon. The whole is heavily disfigured by buckling and denting, including a sharp bend at the break Both ends are neatly squared suggesting that the complete object is present. One of the terminals is emphasised by a slight external beading. Prior to damage, the back would have been flat, while the front carries twenty-four very finely incised grooves aligned longitudinally. Extant lengths 60.5 & 41.5 mm Length stretched out c.117 mm width c. 17.5 mm thickness c. 0.5 mm weights 6.1 & 3.6 g
Created on: Monday 24th August 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 17th May 2022
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Record ID: YORYM-A1A2C9
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete knapped lithic implement of Bronze Age date, circa 2300 - 800 BC. The implement is a coarse scraper formed from a secondary flake which is sub-triangular with a tapering D-shaped section. The ventral surface is smooth with a visible bulb of percussion and striking platform. The dorsal surface displays little working except around the distal edge which has short, low angle, sub-parallel retouch to create the scraping edge. The flint is a mid-grey colour with small patches of recortication. The implement is 50.9mm long, 53.5mm wide, 17.7mm thick and weighs 35.6g. Scrap…
Created on: Thursday 30th July 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 25th August 2015
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Record ID: YORYM-24E5FB
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete knapped lithic implement of Bronze Age date, circa 2350 - 800 BC. The implement is a notched scraper formed from a secondary flake which is sub-trapezoidal in plan and rectangular in section. The ventral surface is smooth retaining its chalky white cortex. The dorsal surface is irregular with a large irregular notch at the proximal end. Shallow semi-invasive scaled retouch is present along the inner edge of the notch and around one projecting edge suggesting this may have functioned as a scraper proper. The flint is a dark blackish-grey colour with lighter inclusions. Th…
Created on: Friday 24th July 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 12th August 2015
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Record ID: YORYM-24BE29
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete knapped lithic implement of Bronze Age date, circa 2350 - 800 BC. The implement is a notched scraper formed from a tertiary flake which is sub-trapezoidal in plan and lozenge in section. Both surfaces are irregular with few large flakes having been removed and a large notch is present at the proximal end. Shallow semi-invasive retouch is present along the inner edge of the notch. The flint is a light brownish-grey colour with lighter inclusions and iron staining. The implement is 39mm long, 32.3mm wide, 11.1mm thick and weighs 8.8g.
Created on: Friday 24th July 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 12th August 2015
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Record ID: YORYM-51181C
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete knapped lithic implement of Bronze Age date, circa 2500 - 1500BC. The implement is a button scraper formed from a secondary flake which is ovate in plan and D-shaped in section. The ventral surface is smooth with no bulb of percussion or striking platform remaining. The dorsal surface has been extensively worked and displays long, abrupt, parallel retouch around the distal end. The flint is a chalky white colour. The implement is 22.2mm long, 18.2mm wide, 8.3mm thick and weighs 3.5g. Scrapers are fairly ubiquitous throughout prehistory and are generally less chronolog…
Created on: Thursday 2nd July 2015
Last updated: Thursday 16th July 2015
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Record ID: YORYM-3B801A
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Six ceramic sherds, presumed from the same vessel.Prehistoric in date. The fabric is coarse material, dark brown at the core, reduced to pale to mid brown at the interior surface and variable at the surface between pale orange, pale grey, and grey-brown. The fabric contains an occasional sand temper, with rounded quartzite pebbles rare, and occasional angular black, iron-rich grits. Two of the sherds are rim fragment, showing an everted rim above an exterior ridge - this collared rim is consistent with food vessel forms of the Bronze Age period. Prehistoric (bronze Age) Dimensio…
Created on: Wednesday 1st July 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 29th December 2015
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Record ID: YORYM-1BCB9C
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete knapped lithic implement of middle to late Bronze Age date, circa 1600 - 800 BC. The implement is a small piece of debitage, or waste material, produced during the knapping process. The ventral surface is smooth with ripples of percussion radiating from a small bulb. The dorsal surface is irregular with numerous negative scars and corresponding arises occurring in various directions. The flint is a mid-grey colour with lighter inclusions. The implement is 25.3mm long, 19.2mm wide, 5.1mm thick and weighs 2.2g.
Created on: Friday 5th June 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd June 2015
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Record ID: YORYM-060BB0
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete knapped lithic implement of middle to late Bronze Age date, circa 1600 - 800 BC. The implement is a small piece of debitage, or waste material, produced during the knapping process. The ventral surface is smooth with ripples of percussion radiating from a prominent bulb. The dorsal surface is irregular with numerous negative scars and corresponding arises occurring in various directions. The flint is a mid-grey colour with lighter inclusions. The implement is 36.8mm long, 22.3mm wide, 5mm thick and weighs 3.6g.
Created on: Thursday 4th June 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd June 2015
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