Record ID: LVPL-BB2D23
Object type: ARROWHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Bournemouth
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The object is sub-triangular in plan with a lozenge shaped cross-section. The flint has a rounded point and two seperate barbs. There is no central tang and it does not appear that one has broken away. The object has short parallel long angled retouch along each edge and is flaked on each surface. One long edge measures 5mm thick, while the opposite long edge is just 2mm thick. The arrowhead is on a light grey flint with no remaining cortex. Dimensions: 53mm in lenght, 25mm in width (at base), 3.5mm in width (at tip), 5.5mm thick, 5.4g.
Created on: Tuesday 5th July 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 6th September 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bournemouth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-25CEB5
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Bournemouth
Workflow stage: Published
Complete copper alloy cast palstave (Type Class 4/1 (Rowlands 1976:34, Site 73: pg. 243 (no.1) and plate 6 (1) variation on Type Werrar; see also Northover 2001, Fig 3a, no. 3 and 4). Ill-shaped/absent stop-ridge with U-shaped septum and straight-sided open flanges for hafting. The flanges are lozenge-shaped in profile. Broad, triangular-shaped blade with shallow mid-ridge. Brown patina with green encrustations and corrosion. Small chipping along blade edge. The object is part of a hoard of seven axes found in association. It therefore qualifies as treasure under the 1996 Treasure A…
Created on: Monday 20th February 2012
Last updated: Friday 10th May 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bournemouth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-25BFD5
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Bournemouth
Workflow stage: Published
Complete copper alloy palstave with side loop (Type Class 5/1 (Rowlands 1976:34, Site 34: pg. 231 (no.1) and plate 6 (1). The object has a short, deep U-shaped septum with stop-ridge and low, triangular-shaped flanges. Flared, triangular-shaped blade with central mid-rib. Small loop on side of the palstave next to the stop-ridge. Reddish-brown patina with green corrosion, with a large chip out of blade edge and at the top of the septum. The object is part of a hoard of seven axes found in association. It therefore qualifies as treasure under the 1996 Treasure Act. The treasure rep…
Created on: Monday 20th February 2012
Last updated: Friday 10th May 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bournemouth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-25B355
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Bournemouth
Workflow stage: Published
Complete cast copper alloy palstave axe dating to the Bronze Age (Rowlands 1976: fig. 1, O'Connor 1980: 47-49, Site 43: pg. 332 & fig. 18 (8) and Site 61: pg. 338 & fig. 24 (1-4) variation on Norman Type) . It has a deep, U-shaped septum and triangular side flanges. The object has a broad blade with multiple short-ribs (4) or rib and groove ornament below the stop/inset. Brown patina with green encrustations and corrosion. The object is part of a hoard of seven axes found in association. It therefore qualifies as treasure under the 1996 Treasure Act. The treasure report states: Th…
Created on: Monday 20th February 2012
Last updated: Friday 10th May 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bournemouth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-25A796
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Bournemouth
Workflow stage: Published
Complete copper alloy cast palstave with side loop (Type Class 5/2 (Rowlands 1976: 35, Site 1060: Plate 3)) and lozenge-shaped flanges. The object has a flared blade with triangular-shaped depression and central mid-rib below the stop-ridge. It has a deep brown patina with green corrosion and encrustations and some surface pitting. The object is part of a hoard of seven axes found in association. It therefore qualifies as treasure under the 1996 Treasure Act. The object is corroded, patches of a mid-green patina remain. The treasure report states: This hoard represents a diverse col…
Created on: Monday 20th February 2012
Last updated: Friday 10th May 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bournemouth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-2599D7
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Bournemouth
Workflow stage: Published
Complete copper allow cast palstave (Type Class 2/2 (Rowlands 1976: 31, Site 127: plate 3 and Site 132 (no.6) & plate 2; O'Connor 1980: 57, Site 21: pg. 319 & plate 1 (1-4)) with deep, U-shape septum and leaf-shaped flanges. Flared, triangular blade with central mid-rib. Brown patina with green encrustations/corrosion, surface pitting, and chipping along the blade edge. The object is part of a hoard of seven axes found in association. It therefore qualifies as treasure under the 1996 Treasure Act. The treasure report states: This hoard represents a diverse collection of palstave t…
Created on: Monday 20th February 2012
Last updated: Friday 10th May 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bournemouth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-2588F5
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Bournemouth
Workflow stage: Published
Flared blade fragment of a cast copper alloy palstave axe dating to the Bronze Age. The object has a shallow mid-rib with casting seams along the side of the blade. There is chipping along the blade edge. The object has a brown patina with green encrustations. The fragment is part of a hoard of seven axes found in association. It therefore qualifies as treasure under the 1996 Treasure Act. The object is corroded, patches of a mid-green patina remain. The curator's treasure report states: 'This hoard represents a diverse collection of palstave types typically found in Southern Englan…
Created on: Monday 20th February 2012
Last updated: Friday 10th May 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bournemouth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-2574F4
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Bournemouth
Workflow stage: Published
Fragment of midsection of cast copper alloy palstave, including the stop-ridge dating to the Bronze Age. The object has a U-shaped septum, and triangular-shaped depression on the neck below the stop-ridge (possibly Type Class 3/1 (Rowlands 1976:32-33, Site 80: pg. 245 & plate 4 (1) and Site 82: pg. 246 & plate 10 (3-9)) Type Birchington). Possible remains of a broken side loop next to the stop-ridge. Very well preserved with original dark brown patina and some green incrustations. The fragment is part of a hoard of seven axes found in association. It therefore qualifies as treasure…
Created on: Monday 20th February 2012
Last updated: Friday 1st December 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bournemouth', grid reference and parish protected.