Record ID: WAW-4BA0C6
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Middle or Late Bronze Age date (1500 - 800BC) socketed spear (spearhead): The copper alloy spearhead consists of the upper portion of the spearhead. In section the spearhead is has a sub-circular, tapering cylinder with a broken upper and lower edges. The breaks are not recent. On the exterior there are the remains of incomplete side loops. The surface of the spearhead has mottled dark green patina. The spearhead measures 55.11mm in length, 15.40mm in width, and weighs 15.72g. It is likely that the spearhead can be attributed to the Middle Bronze Age; specifically the s…
Created on: Friday 22nd September 2017
Last updated: Friday 27th March 2020
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Record ID: WMID6018
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
The striking thing about the axe is that it is particularly small, even though it appears to be complete. Also the axe has been over-cleaned therefore any detail such as hammer marks or even a possible flange are not visible. The blades' tip, and cutting edge is slightly asymmetrical , but whether this is due to wear or cleaning is uncertain. The blade tapers towards the butt of the axe. The butt is slightly curved. The surface of the axe is pitted and only has a small element of the patina remaining.
Created on: Tuesday 11th March 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WMID6010
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
The object is a fragment of a possible spearhead. The tip is missing as is the majority of the lower portion. The socket, if there was one, is not visible. In plan the fragment is a sub-triangular shape with a rounded tip and heavily abraded edges. The lower edge is broken, probably quite recently as the patina does not cover this area. In cross section the spearhead is a sub-lozenge shape, however one edge is very abraded. The original existing edge is also slightly more angled forming a shape edge. The patination is heavy and a dark green colour.
Created on: Monday 10th March 2003
Last updated: Tuesday 28th April 2020
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Record ID: WMID5454
Object type: TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
The object is cylindrical and circular in plan. The walls of the object are slightly more thick on one side. The object has a heavy,thick well developed brown coloured patina which is slightly pitted and incomplete. The exterior walls are very slightly concave in profile. On the exterior surface there is a sub-circular shaped platform which maybe a rivet head. However this is not certain as on the interior surface there is a possible small circular indentation. The interior surface has vertical striations. The patina appears to cover one terminal edge of the object suggesting this was …
Created on: Thursday 14th November 2002
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WMID3908
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A portion of the spearhead remains. The tip is missing, as is the lower portion of the blade and socket. Some of the socket remains with the blade either side. The socket is circular in cross-section. The remaining blade on both sides are straight in plan. The cross-section of the blade show how the edge of the blade is angled to the edge. The spearhead has a brown coloured patina.
Created on: Friday 12th October 2001
Last updated: Tuesday 28th April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'STAFFORDSHIRE UTTOXETER RURAL', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WMID2359
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
The strap crossing is an incomplete '+' shape. The upper surface has a central dome with two steps. Each 'arm' has four low-relief lines, however all arms are incomplete. Only the upper portion of the strap crossing remains. The reverse is rough and not meant to be seen. The item has a grey patina.
Created on: Monday 17th July 2000
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WMID2367
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
The strap crossing is a '+' shape. The upper surface has a central dome with two steps. Each 'arm' has four low-relief lines. The arms are slightly damaged. The item is three-dimensional, however the reverse has a '+' shaped hole and each 'arm' is hollow. The void created is where the straps pass. The hole on the reverse is incomplete. The item has a green/grey patina.
Created on: Monday 17th July 2000
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WMID2353
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Only the lower portion of the spear remains. The spear is socketed with side loops. The spear is broken across the side loops. The break is recent.
Created on: Friday 14th July 2000
Last updated: Wednesday 21st June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'STAFFORDSHIRE LICHFIELD', grid reference and parish protected.