Record ID: LEIC-222BC2
Object type: SPEAR
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment from a copper alloy spearhead of middle to late Bronze Age date. Only the tip survives. It is very damaged and corroded, but roughly sub-triangular in form and with a lozenge section and a wide hemispherical rib running along the centre of each face. The flattened sections to either side of this are very damaged and the tip is missing. At the other end is an irregular break with a slight dimple in the centre suggesting that the spear had a socket. There is a thick brown patina that is missing in a few places revealling a green inner core. It is likely to be of middle to lat…
Created on: Wednesday 5th February 2014
Last updated: Thursday 13th March 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-AAD8B1
Object type: SPEAR
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy (bronze) fragment from a spearhead of uncertain Mid - Late Bronze Age date (1400-750 BC). The fragment has lost all its diagnostic features and so the classification cannot be further refined. The fragment comprises a section of the upper part of the spear blade, specifically the lozenge sectioned central mid-rib and a feathered section of blade, the tip of the spearhead is lost. The mid-rib is high and this is more common on spearhead of Middle Bronze Age date. The surface is a dark brown colour with a polished surface patina- this patina is pitted and has light gre…
Created on: Tuesday 1st October 2013
Last updated: Thursday 31st October 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hungarton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-DCCED7
Object type: SPEAR
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small fragment of copper alloy, probably from the tip of a spearhead of middle to late Bronze Age date: 1500-800 BC. The fragment is lentoid in cross-section, creating a slight ridge along the centre of both faces. It is very worn and pitted and the edges are damaged. It is difficult to see whether the end of the socket is visible within the break due to this damage and the small size of the fragment. The form of the original spearhead is impossible to determine and so it is difficult to date beyond middle to late Bronze Age. Length: 27.21mm, Width: 15.65mm, Thickness: 2.87mm, We…
Created on: Wednesday 14th July 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chewton Mendip', grid reference and parish protected.