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Record ID: DEV-0A9649
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Bronze Age flint scraper.
Created on: Tuesday 31st January 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 13th February 2018
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Record ID: DEV-CADEC9
Object type: ARROWHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early Bronze Age flint barbed and tanged arrowhead, probably dating to c. 2400-1600 BC. A secondary flake with cortex covering c. 20% the dorsal face, on the left side. Triangular in plan with a large sub-rectangular tang and no barbs. Exhibiting short, semi-abrupt, irregular retouch, the point appears to have been lost, with a number of hinged removals on the dorsal face. Dimensions: length 21.1mm; width 16.7mm; thickness 4.5mm; weight 1.20g.
Created on: Monday 30th November 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 20th September 2017
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Record ID: DEV-CACA22
Object type: BARBED AND TANGED ARROWHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early Bronze Age flint barbed and tanged arrowhead, probably dating to c. 2400-1600 BC. A tertiary flake with no surviving cortex, triangular in plan with a relatively long sub-rectangular tang and with short barbs defined by semi-circular notch on one side and angled into a point on the other. One face exhibits covering, low angle sub-parallel retouch, the other invasive. Dimensions: length 24.3mm; width 19.6mm; thickness 4.3mm; weight 1.56g.
Created on: Monday 30th November 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 20th September 2017
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Record ID: DEV-CAB04D
Object type: ARROWHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early Bronze Age flint barbed and tanged arrowhead, probably dating to c. 2400-1600 BC. A tertiary flake with no surviving cortex, triangular in plan with a sub-rectangular tang and with short barbs defined by semi-circular notches. Exhibiting short, low angle to semi-abrupt, sub-parallel retouch, but with the retouch to the left side of the proximal end of one face being more irregular, steppeed and invasive. This same face has a hinged removal below he point. Dimensions: length 25.4mm; width 19.7mm; thickness 4.1mm; weight 1.91g.
Created on: Monday 30th November 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 20th September 2017
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Record ID: DEV-CA1D09
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Bronze age Copper alloy blade, probably dating to c. 2400-800 BC. The fragment is sub-rectangular in plan, tapering from 16.4mm to 12.4mm from one end to the other. In cross secion the blade is pointed-oval, tapering into the edges, and being 6.5mm thick at its maximum, and 4.7mm thick at the narrower end. The fragment terminates in a worn, patinated break at both ends, with one section of an edge folded in on itself. Dimensions: length 65.5mm; width 16.4mm; thickness 6.5mm; weight 23.28g.
Created on: Monday 30th November 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 20th September 2017
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Record ID: DEV-C9D5FD
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a late Bronze Age copper alloy socketed axe, probably dating to c. 1100-800 BC. The fragment consists of the cutting edge, blade and partial socket. It is rectangualr in plan, with parallel sides and a slightly convex cutting edge without flaring blade tips. In profile the blade tapers from the worn break to the cutting edge, with very pronounced casting seams creating a sub-hexagonal cross section, although with a rectangualr socket. Both faces have been decorated, although highly truncated, with two or more converging lines which meet just below the break. Dimension…
Created on: Monday 30th November 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 19th September 2017
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Record ID: DEV-C93172
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early Middle Bronze Age copper alloy side looped spear head, probably dating to c. 1600-1400 BC. The spearhead was found in two parts, and subsequently pinned and the join obscured by green, probably acrylic-based paint. That the break fits would suggest that it was fairly recent damage, rather than an intentional feature of the object's deposition. The spearhead has an abraded piriform blade, surviving to 19.6mm wide at its shoulders and tapering into a worn break below the point, 10.8mm wide. The blade has a central rib, sub-lozengiform in cross section, flanked by the largel…
Created on: Monday 30th November 2015
Last updated: Thursday 1st June 2023
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Record ID: DEV-60A5B2
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small fragment of copper alloy which is possibly Bronze Age in date. The item is broadly triangular shaped in plan and oval in section. It is hollow at the centre, and appears to have been socketed. The tip tapers to a rounded, blunt point. One face appears to be very slightly convex, whilst the other face is flatter. The item is very abraided; the patina is a mid green colour and there are lighter green powdery patches of corrosion on the surface. The item is 20mm in length and 18mm in width at the wider end; it tapers to 7mm at the rounded end and is 5mm in thickness.
Created on: Wednesday 25th November 2015
Last updated: Thursday 26th November 2015
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Record ID: DEV-46BB26
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Published
Description A crumpled and torn fragment of embossed sheet gold. Where top and bottom margins survive these appear to have been turned to form straight edges. The embossed decoration comprises alternate rows of bosses and ridges; some of the bosses are dimpled but this may be a function of compression in the soil. Close to one margin are two perforations situated either side of a jagged tear, through which gold wires have been threaded; these seem to be of flattish and not rounded section. A third perforation, also threaded with gold wire, can be seen near to the torn edge of the p…
Created on: Tuesday 24th November 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 6th December 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Devon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-A7DFBD
Object type: HAMMER
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Bronze Age copper alloy socketed hammer, probably dating to the Late Bronze Age, c. 1100-800 BC. The hammer appears to be largely complete, although its original surface has largely corroded away and it is now covered in a bright green patina. The base of the hammer expands outwards into the mouth of the socket. Both the internal and external edges of the mouth are sub-oval in shape, and the socket is 43mm deep. Below the mouth the hammer appears to narrow before expanding outwards into a slight rounded collar, in low relief. Below the collar the hammer is rectangular in plan …
Created on: Tuesday 29th September 2015
Last updated: Monday 20th November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Loddiswell CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-F0ED0B
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
1. Copper alloy blade fragment; the fragment is broadly rectangular in plan with a lenticular section. The straight sides are abraded. One broken edge is vertical; the other break is roughly diagonal. Overall the surface has a smooth dark green patina, which has worn away in places revealing a paler green colour underneath. Length: 53mm; Width: 31mm; Thickness: 7mm. 2. Copper alloy blade fragment; the fragment is broadly rectangular in plan with a lenticular section. The sides are abraded. Both broken edges are vertical. Overall the surface has a smooth dark green patina, which h…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd June 2015
Last updated: Thursday 25th March 2021
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Record ID: DEV-669688
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small, highly abraded Bronze Age palstave, probably dating to the Middle Bronze Age c. 1500-1150 BC. The butt is damaged with an old break but survives to its original width, 21.3mm. The palstave has a sub-rectangular septum, with a vertical stop ridge on both faces (one notably more worn than the other). The septum is 6.2mm thick and 16.7mm wide, it survives to a length of 24.8mm and is flanged, with these sub-triangular in profile, although again notably more worn on one face than the other. At the stop ridge the palstave is sub-rectangular in cross section, 20.8mm wide and 19.…
Created on: Monday 26th January 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2017
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Record ID: DEV-86EA3A
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible Middle Bronze Age palstave axe butt-end fragment. The item is roughtly rectangular in plan, tapering to a rounded point at one end. The profile is broadly triangular in shape and the section is H-shaped. Both faces are plain and undecorated and are slightly concave, with raised sides. Overall the object is very abraided and therefore it is not possible to see, for example, signs of wear or deliberate breaks.
Created on: Wednesday 10th December 2014
Last updated: Thursday 11th December 2014
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Record ID: DEV-17E6C0
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy sword or dagger, probably dating from the Late Bronze Age. The remaining piece comes from the distal end of the blade and is sub-triangular in plan, having lost its tip. A rounded ridge extends longitudinally down the centre of each face, tapering towards the tip end.
Created on: Thursday 1st May 2014
Last updated: Friday 16th August 2019
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Record ID: DEV-17DF94
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy sword, probably dating from the Late Bronze Age. The surviving part of the hilt retains possible traces of two rivet holes. The sides of the hilt converge, extending into a parallel-sided blade with lenticular cross section. The blade has a squared-off end which is the result of a break.
Created on: Thursday 1st May 2014
Last updated: Friday 16th August 2019
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Record ID: DEV-17C701
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Bronze Age copper-alloy axehead fragment. The fragment consists of the blade end of a palstave or socketed axe. The cutting edge is crescentic in shape and both ends protrude outwards slightly from the body of the axe. In section, the item is rectangular. The patina is a mid-green colour.
Created on: Thursday 1st May 2014
Last updated: Friday 16th August 2019
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Record ID: DEV-C299D4
Object type: BARBED AND TANGED ARROWHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Published
A Late Neolithic to Early Bronze Age flint barbed-and-tanged arrowhead. The arrowhead is roughly triangular in plan with barbs and tang at the bottom. One barb has snapped and broken away at the end; the remaining barb is obliquely shaped at the end. The tang is rounded. One face has been extensively worked; there is less working on the opposite surface and no cortex remains on either side. The flint is dark brown in colour. The arrowhead dates approximately to c.2500 BC- 1500 BC; and is similar to the Conygar Hill type (see figure 69, number 4, p165 in Butler 'Prehistoric Flintwork').
Created on: Wednesday 2nd October 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd March 2015
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Record ID: DEV-987893
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Early Bronze Age flat axehead, possibly of the Migdale tradition. The axehead is flat on both faces, and both faces show signs of re-sharpening at the blade end. One face has a scar running roughly diagonally across the axehead; this may be a casting mark, or possibly occurs due to later damage. The blade is crescentic in shape. In profile, the butt end of the axe is rectangular with rounded edges. It is not clear if there is a break at the butt end (now worn very smooth), however it is likely that the original overall length was at least a little longer in order for it…
Created on: Tuesday 25th June 2013
Last updated: Friday 13th September 2013
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Record ID: DEV-76F361
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Torbay
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early Bronze Age copper alloy flat axe head. In section, the axe head is lenticular in shape. In plan, the axe head is roughly triangular in shape; the butt end is narrow and has a rounded end, and the sides flare out towards the cutting edge. The cutting edge is cresentic in shape. There are signs of wear on the cutting edge, suggesting it has been used. There are also file marks visible on the surface of both faces, suggesting that the blade has been re-sharpened on the surface. Overall, the surface patina is smooth and dark green. A similar example, found in Dorset, can be seen …
Created on: Tuesday 11th June 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 25th June 2013
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Record ID: DEV-ED41D1
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Published
Ingot, fragment. Approximately sub circular in plan; plano-convex section. Length: 78mm, Width: 60mm, Thickness: 28mm, Weight: c.550g. Ingot, fragment. Approximately triangular in plan; plano-convex section. Length: 94mm, Width: 77mm, Thickness: 34mm, Weight: c.750g. Ingot, fragment. Approximately subcircular in plan; rectangular in section; both faces are flat. Length: 58mm, Width: 52.5mm Thickness: 25.5mm, Weight: c.450g. Ingot, fragment. Approximately triangular in plan; plano-convex section. Length: 55mm; Width: 43mm; Thickness: 25mm, Weight: c.300g. Ingot, fra…
Created on: Friday 5th April 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 16th February 2022
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