Record ID: LVPL-AD3630
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Four fragments of copper alloy casting waste. The fragments were one object upon discovery and have since broken and separated. Each fragment is irregular in plan and has a mid-green patina. Dimensions: Large: 28mm x 30mm Medium: 11mm x 15mm 2 X small: 10-15mm Combined weight: 17.5g Due to the nature of this find an exact date can not be given. However a Bronze Age flanged axehead LVPL-AC4D8B was recovered from the same field suggesting an early date is possible.
Created on: Wednesday 7th August 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd September 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Macclesfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-AC4D8B
Object type: FLANGED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy long flanged axehead (developed flat axe) dating from the final phase of the Early to the earliest Middle Bronze Age (c. 2000 - 1700 BC). The axehead is most probably of the axe type Arreton which is dated to Early Bronze Age III, of metalworking stage V, which corresponds to Needham's (1996) Period 3 circa 2000 - 1700 CAL BC. The object has straight sides, a damaged butt end and a flared cutting edge with concave shoulders. The cutting edge is crescentic in plan and measures 60mm in width and is 4mm thick. The axe has a median bevel / proto stop ridge …
Created on: Wednesday 7th August 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 7th August 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Macclesfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-322B3B
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Treasure Number: 2018 T41 Catalogue: 1. Penannular ring. Circular in cross-section. Gold. Undecorated surfaces. Dimensions: 17mm by 14.5mm; Thickness of bar: 4mm; Weight: 7.5g 2. Copper alloy casting waste or miscast material. Copper alloy. Dimensions: 43mm by 20mm by 10mm; Weight: 27.3g 3. Copper alloy casting waste or miscast material. Copper alloy. Dimensions: 40mm by 31mm by 8mm; Weight: 35.6g 4. Copper alloy casting waste or miscast material. Copper alloy. Dimensions: 40mm by 41mm by 4mm; Weight: 37.3g 5. Copper alloy casting wast…
Created on: Saturday 20th January 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 15th March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wrenbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-85ABB1
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy spearhead of later Middle Bronze Age to Late Bronze Age date, c.1500-800 BC. The object is triangular in plan with a central raised rib on each face. The mid rib is lozenge shape and extends to the base of the object where it terminates with a break. The tip of the spearhead is complete and measures 4mm in width and 3mm thick. There is no remaining evidence of a socket. The object has a smooth olive-green patina which is pitted and chipped in places, probably due to damage within the plough soil. Dimensions: 46mm in length, 17mm in width (at base), 8mm thi…
Created on: Tuesday 31st October 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 21st June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nannerch', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-0C459C
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy casting jet for a socketed axe, of the South Wales type of socketed axe, of Bronze Age date. The object is circular in plan and sub-conical. Four circular-sectioned runners project from the body of the object. The runners measure 6-8mm in length and are 4mm thick. The upper surface is dished with a rough surface. The object has a mid-green patina. Dimensions: 22mm in length, 30mm in diameter, 26.4g South Wales types of socketed axes uses a four runner technology during production, resulting in four runners (or spikes) projecting from the object. Exampl…
Created on: Friday 13th October 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 18th October 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Saighton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-CAC649
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment from a Bronze Age socketed axe. The fragment consists of the side loop and one edge of the socket rim only. The loop is infilled with dark reddish material, probably iron corrosion. There is no visible moulding. The fragment has a smooth dark brown patina. Dimensions: 28mm in length, 15mm in length (of loop), 15mm in width, 4mm thick (at mouth), 10.4g The fragment was broken during antiquity.
Created on: Tuesday 10th October 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 10th October 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-036FEE
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Published
An almost complete cast copper alloy socketed axe of late Bronze Age date (950 - 750 BC). The axe is relatively short and stubby with faceted sides. Probably Type Portree or possibly Gillespie. These axes have been discovered in associated with the late Wilburton metalworking traditions (phase XI) and the Ewart Park tradition (phase XII). This corresponds to Needham's (1996) Period 6-7 circa 1100-900cal BC. The object is sub-rectangular in plan with the cutting edge expanding outwards to form a convex cutting edge. The cutting edge has been recently damaged, probably due to the plo…
Created on: Friday 25th August 2017
Last updated: Thursday 28th September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ashton Hayes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-CD9D36
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Sefton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete damaged or miscast copper alloy flanged axehead of Middle Bronze Age date, probably of the Acton Park or Taunton metalwork assemblage and dating from c.1500 to c. 1300BC. The blade of the palstave is worn and uneven with a blunt a convex cutting edge. The rear part of the axe (from the stop ridge to the butt) is sub-rectangular in plan. The butt end is missing due to an ancient break. The rear of the axehead has been damaged or miss-cast so that the septum (the area between the flange facets and the stop ridge) is missing or 'filled in' on one face and complete on …
Created on: Friday 23rd June 2017
Last updated: Thursday 13th July 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Melling', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-597E94
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Published
A cast copper alloy incomplete spearhead of late Bronze Age date. The object can be classified from Group 16 Blade openings (Davis, R. 2015. The Late Bronze Age spearheads of Britain. [PBF V.7]. Stuttgart: Franz Steiner.). The object has a sub-triangular blade which is broken at the tip. One long barb remains but is damaged and measures 35mm in length, from the break to the base of the blade. The socket flares outwards in width measuring 9mm in diameter. A perforation probably used as a peg hole on the socket has an internal diameter of 4mm. The object has a dark brownish black p…
Created on: Wednesday 24th May 2017
Last updated: Monday 11th May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Dutton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-9E5945
Object type: FLANGED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy long flanged axehead (developed flat axe) dating from the final phase of the Early to the earliest Middle Bronze Age (c. 2000 - 1700 BC). The axehead is most probably of the axe type Arreton which is dated to Early Bronze Age III, of metalworking stage V, which corresponds to Needham's (1996) Period 3 circa 2000 - 1700 CAL BC. The object has straight sides which are faceted with visible hammering marks, a rounded butt and a flared cutting edge with concave shoulders. The cutting edge is crescentic in plan and measures 1mm thick. The axe has a median b…
Created on: Friday 21st April 2017
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sherburn in Elmet', grid reference and parish protected.