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Record ID: NCL-7AD516
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Six fragments of a copper alloy spear head dating to the Bronze Age. Attachment end is hemispherical in section, central rib running along centre of spear, lentoidal in section and hollow at centre. Bevelled edges still sharp. Dark green patina with blue patches. Wings of spear head triangular in section, flare and then return to haft.
Created on: Thursday 20th October 2005
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
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Record ID: NCL-E8BE18
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Six fragments from at least two Late Bronze Age copper alloy swords. They appear to form part of a metalworkers' hoard. The swords have been deliberately broken into fragments so that they can be easily melted down. One fragment appears to have already been subjected to intense heat and is partially melted. There are two large pieces of sword blade. Both are lentoidal in section and have a pronounced line along each cutting edge. One fragment measures 100.78mm by 31.85mm and is a maximum of 6.29mm thick. The other is 104.2mm by 40.44mm and is a maximum of 6.73mm thick. Ther…
Created on: Tuesday 28th October 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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