Record ID: FASW-5C5522
Object type: PIN
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy incomplete 'Picardy' Pin dating from the 'Ornament horizon' phase of the late Taunton or early Penard phase of the later Middle Bronze Age, approximately 1400-1250 BC. The pin is 75.3mm in length, the diameter of the flat, circular head is 7.95mm and it weighs 10.86g. The shank is circular in section and its diameter is 4-5.85mm with the swollen part of the shank in the upper part. The pin exhibits the elaborate, finely incised decoration in motifs following a tradition of ornament common on pins from north-eastern France and south-eastern England (Hawkes 1942, figs. 3 …
Created on: Sunday 17th December 2006
Last updated: Friday 4th March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Mildenhall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: FASW-DA4387
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper-alloy Liss-type annular bracelet/arm-ring of Rowland's Class D2. Liss-type bracelets are characterised by the form of the incised decoration. This example has at least three, but probably more zones of geometric decoration consisting of zig-zags made up of three or four lines with dotted borders divided by wide bands of cross-hatching. There is a cord motif on the lower edge with a row of dots above it. The bracelet, which has an internal diameter of 60mm, an external diameter of 85mm and a width of 18mm has a sub-triangular section with a convex outer edge and a poi…
Created on: Saturday 27th December 2003
Last updated: Friday 19th March 2021
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Record ID: HAMP3890
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
Cast bronze socketed axe; South-East type. Double mouth moulding. One one face there are three oblique ribs extending from the lower mouth moulding, but there is no trace of any on the other side which is badly affected by corrosion. One corner of the blade is missing and the patina is chipped on the blade edge. Dull black patina over much of the surfaces with patches of bright green corrosion. Socket dims.: 28 x 31.5mm
Created on: Friday 9th May 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: HAMP3862
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
Cast copper-alloy unlooped palstave with side flanges.Mostly complete with slight damage to the flange edges and small patches of invasive corrosion. There is a median ridge on both sides of the blade extending from the transverse ridge at the beginning of the flanges to beyond half the blade length. Damage to the blade edge. Areas of black patination on all surfaces.
Created on: Friday 25th April 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: HAMP3711
Object type: AWL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
Cast copper-alloy tracer awl. Square-sectioned at centre, flattened out at one end to narrow, slightly rounded chisel end. The other end is circular-sectioned and pointed. Dark green patina; missing in areas.
Created on: Thursday 17th April 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'HAMPSHIRE CORHAMPTON AND MEONSTOKE', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP3562
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
Cast copper-alloy flat axe. Slight moulded transverse ridge half-way along the blade. The sides splay out from narrow, rounded end which is very thin, to slightly convex blade. Little sign of wear on the blade. Coated with varnish .L: 133 W: 71 T: 0.5- 8
Created on: Tuesday 8th April 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: HAMP3496
Object type: CHISEL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
Incomplete, copper-alloy socketed chisel. Flanged blade. Slender, hollow body which expands out slightly to missing end. Two prominent D-sectioned opposing internal ridges. Most of the dark green patina is missing and there is evidence for bronze disease. Socket diameter is 18mm and width of the socket is 22.5mm.
Created on: Thursday 3rd April 2003
Last updated: Monday 26th September 2016
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Record ID: HAMP3497
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
Fragment, cast copper-alloy spearhead socket. Cylindrical, with straight sides which expand out. Circular perforation (not complete) in one side. The outer surface has faintly incised decoration consisting of three zones which have an irregular horizontal line with closely-spaced triangles which are infilled with faint diagonal lines, followed by a further horizontal line below. Smooth, dark green patina. The decoration is reminiscent of Ornament-horizon pieces, such as decorated arm-rings with geometric design. The tapering diameter may suggest a socketed spearhead. L: 36.5 D: 15-20 I…
Created on: Thursday 3rd April 2003
Last updated: Tuesday 6th June 2023
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Record ID: HAMP3457
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
Incomplete, cast copper-alloy socketed spearhead. Leaf-shaped with tip and part of socket broken off. Broad median ridge on both sides. Socket diameter: 7.5mm
Created on: Thursday 3rd April 2003
Last updated: Wednesday 21st June 2023
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Record ID: HAMP3455
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
Fragment, cast copper-alloy thin-butted flat axe. Migdale-Marnoch tradition. Surfaces uneven and pitted.
Created on: Monday 24th March 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: HAMP3114
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
Flint scraper. Pale grey flint. Upper edge is wide and rounded, the lower edge is squared-off and has a sub-triangular section. The upper surface has three planes and much of the outer edge is retouched. There is a wide V-shaped notch in the lower half of one edge. Prominent bulb of percussion on the reverse.
Created on: Monday 17th February 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'HAMPSHIRE MICHELDEVER', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP2963
Object type: AWL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
Copper-alloy awl. Square-sectioned, flattened at either end. One end is much narrower than the other. W:2.5-4mm
Created on: Friday 31st January 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: HAMP2974
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
Flint scraper. Sub-oval, with wide rounded end and slightly pointed opposing end. Dark grey flint (very good quality), with median strip of cortex surviving on the upper surface. Prominent bulb of percussion and curving ridge on the reverse. Neatly retouched edges on the upper surface.
Created on: Friday 31st January 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: HAMP2256
Object type: SPEAR
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
Fragment, cast copper-alloy spear-head/rapier blade tip. Narrow, slightly convex sides, edges damaged. Slight median ridge on both sides. The tip is slightly rounded. Smooth, pale green patina.
Created on: Wednesday 9th October 2002
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: HAMP2253
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
Cast copper-alloy unlooped palstave. Median ridge extends more than half way down the blade. Surfaces heavily pitted and much of patina missing on one side.
Created on: Tuesday 1st October 2002
Last updated: Monday 26th September 2016
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Record ID: HAMP1616
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
Complete bronze socketed axe from a hoard. Straight sides expanding out at straight blade. Rectangular-sectioned mouth with rounded corners. Prominent angular collar at mouth with two shallow horizontal moulded ridges below on all sides. Clay core intact. L: 131.5 W. mouth: 38 B. mouth: 41 Socket dims.: 25 x 32.5 W. loop: 7.5-8
Created on: Friday 18th January 2002
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'HAMPSHIRE FAWLEY', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: HAMP1544
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
Complete bronze looped socketed axe from a hoard. Straight sides expanding out slightly at straight blade. Rectangular-sectioned mouth with rounded corners. Prominent collar at mouth with horizontal moulded ridge below on all sides. Casting flashes on all edges. L: 129 W. mouth: 38 B. mouth: 45 Socket dims.: 26.5 x 31 W. loop: 6.5-11
Created on: Friday 26th October 2001
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'HAMPSHIRE FAWLEY', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: HAMP1545
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
Complete bronze Armorican socketed axe from a hoard. Straight sides expanding out slightly at straight blade. Rectangular-sectioned mouth with rounded corners. Prominent angular collar at mouth with horizontal moulded ridge below on front and reverse sides. Casting flashes on all edges. L: 131 W. mouth: 26 B. mouth: 39.5 Socket dims.: 20 x 25 W. loop: 4-8
Created on: Friday 26th October 2001
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'HAMPSHIRE FAWLEY', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: HAMP1546
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
Complete bronze socketed axe from a hoard. Straight sides expanding out slightly at straight blade. Rectangular-sectioned mouth with rounded corners and large socket. Prominent angular collar at mouth with horizontal moulded ridge below on all sides. Casting flashes on loop. L: 125.5 W. mouth: 32 B. mouth: 37 Socket dims.: 23.5-26.5 W. loop: 8.5
Created on: Friday 26th October 2001
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'HAMPSHIRE FAWLEY', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: HAMP1547
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
Complete bronze socketed axe from a hoard. Straight sides expanding out slightly at straight blade. Rectangular-sectioned mouth with rounded corners and large socket. Prominent angular collar at mouth with horizontal moulded ridge below on front and reverse sides. Casting flashes on all seams.. L: 131.5 W. mouth: 31.5 B. mouth: 39.5 Socket dims.: 24.5 x 30 W. loop: 6-7.5
Created on: Friday 26th October 2001
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'HAMPSHIRE FAWLEY', grid reference and parish protected.