Record ID: IOW-B8FE08
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Middle Bronze Age copper-alloy palstave axehead of uncertain type (1500-1150 BC). This fragment is an incomplete blade which is now sub-triangular in plan. Some of the breaks appear to be recent. The sides of the blade flare evenly from the break at the top which has occurred just beneath the missing stop. The cutting edge is missing. On each broad face a central vertical mid-rib diminishes in width towards the bottom. One edge has a prominent casting seam. A casting seam is not present on the other edge but may have been hammered down. This palstave ha…
Created on: Sunday 12th January 2020
Last updated: Monday 13th January 2020
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Record ID: IOW-E56A3F
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of a Middle Bronze Age copper-alloy side-looped and socketed spearhead of probable Middle Bronze Age date (1500-1150 BC). The blade and part of the socket are missing due to breaks. The surviving part of the socket is sub-conical in form and largely circular in cross-section. The side loops are very similar and have a length of c. 12.5mm. Each perforation is very small. These two loops would have originally been used to help attach and secure the spearhead to the wooden shaft. They also may have been used as suspension loops for some form of tassel or decoration. This sp…
Created on: Thursday 2nd January 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 21st June 2023
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Record ID: IOW-9F0C84
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A small Late Bronze Age hoard: two complete gold penannular rings and a fragment of gold, possibly the remains of a bracelet. Treasure case no. 2020 T2. Addenda to 2018 T5. 1. (2020 T2-1) A complete gold penannular ring, circular in cross-section with flat terminals.15.0mm (outer diameter); 5.6mm (diameter in section); 2.0mm (maximum distance between the gap). Weight: 5.22g. 2. (2020 T2-2) A fragment of a possible bracelet in use as an ingot, curved in profile and circular in cross-section. One end has been chopped twice obliquely producing a splayed 'V' shape. The other end…
Created on: Monday 30th December 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 17th May 2022
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Record ID: IOW-0401BC
Object type: GOUGE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A mouth fragment from a late Bronze Age copper-alloy possible socketed gouge (c. 1000 BC-c. 800 BC). This fragment is sub-rectangular in plan and is curved when viewed from above. Considering the curvature of the mouth it was probably circular when complete. The top has a horizontal multiple (triple) mouth moulding, one moulding forming a rim to the mouth and two below. A possible casting seam has been fettled or hammered down. The inner and outer surface is coarse and has a green patina. The breaks are fairly crisp. Length: 29.0mm; width: 14.1mm; thickness at mouth: 2.9mm. W…
Created on: Thursday 28th November 2019
Last updated: Friday 29th November 2019
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Record ID: IOW-C0BF8E
Object type: CHISEL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
CHECK WEIGHT A complete late Bronze Age copper-alloy tanged chisel or leather working knife/tool (c. 1000 BC-800 BC). This chisel has a tapering square-sectioned tang. Between the tang and blade a globular stop/collar measures 10.1mm wide and 8.9mm thick. From the stop the sides of the sub-triangular blade flare evenly to the curving cutting edge. The four edges of the blade are bevelled. In side profile the blade is 'V'-shaped. The implement has a mid-brown patina which is lost in places and there are small areas of corrosion. The cutting edge is damaged due to corrosion. …
Created on: Wednesday 13th November 2019
Last updated: Friday 15th November 2019
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Record ID: IOW-7A5F4E
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of a Late Bronze Age copper-alloy socketed axehead (c. 1000 BC-c. 800 BC). This fragment is the lower part of the blade including the cutting edge. There is a transverse break at the top where the base of the socket is present. In side view it is roughly 'V'-shaped. The surface is lost due to corrosion except where a thick light brown patina survives. Height: 22.0mm; width: 37.8mm; thickness: 10.6mm. Weight: 24.93g.
Created on: Tuesday 10th September 2019
Last updated: Friday 11th October 2019
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Record ID: IOW-904B38
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
TAKEN TO BM 13/9/2019 Two Bronze Age copper-alloy items found together (c. 1000 BC-c. 800 BC). Treasure case no. 2019 T750. 1. A fragment of a copper-alloy socketed axehead. This fragment is a portion of the mouth with a rib below. The fragment is light green with patches of a grey patina. Length: 32.4mm; width: 21.3mm; thickness: 5.6mm. Weight: 17.77g. 2. An incomplete copper-alloy casting jet. The body is sub-oval in plan and the upper face is dished. Two runners extend below but one has survived as a stub only. The complete runner is sub-square in cross-section…
Created on: Friday 30th August 2019
Last updated: Friday 6th May 2022
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Record ID: IOW-6D8BE2
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete and corroded Early Bronze Age un-looped palstave (c. 1500 BC-c. 1300 BC). The flanges, the butt and the cutting edge are incomplete due to breaks. The butt would have been rounded and the septum has a maximum thickness of 9.7mm close to the 'stop' and a minimum thickness of 3.8mm at the butt end. On both faces, just below the septum, a hollow shield-shaped area extends for a length of c. 19.5mm. Level with the stops the width is 23.4mm and the thickness is 26.3mm. The blade flares evenly towards the tips of the evenly curved cutting edge. There is a casting sea…
Created on: Wednesday 28th August 2019
Last updated: Friday 14th February 2020
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Record ID: IOW-65AD93
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A complete late Bronze Age gold penannular C-section bracelet with expanded terminals (c. 1000 BC-c. 750 BC). Treasure case no. 2019 T588. This bracelet is in good condition but is slightly misshapen and has some modern scuff marks. There is an old fracture on one edge of the band. Length: 86.8mm; width: 51.7mm; width of band: 9.3mm; width of terminals: 11.4mm; thickness of band: 2.4mm. Weight: 43.23g. Similar bracelets have been found throughout southern England, Taylor 1980; Eogan 1994). Eogan (1994) has noted nine different varieties in the British group and this bra…
Created on: Sunday 16th June 2019
Last updated: Thursday 16th January 2020
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Record ID: IOW-DA8A9A
Object type: AWL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete and corroded Bronze Age to Medieval copper-alloy awl (1250 BC-AD 1500). This awl is now sub-square in cross-section. One end is long and pointed and the opposite end is shorter and less pointed. The awl is green and corroded and has a coarse surface. Length: 31.2mm; width: 2.4mm; thickness: 2.2mm. Weight: 0.78g. From the Portable Antiquities Scheme website: http://finds.org.uk/bronzeage/objects/awl Awls are difficult to date but most are probably from the Late Bronze Age. They can be circular or square in cross section and are generally undecorated. They w…
Created on: Saturday 4th May 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 7th May 2019
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Record ID: IOW-B55965
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete possible Bronze Age copper-alloy casting jet (c. 1000 BC-c. 800 BC). The waste is oval in cross-section and has two runners at the bottom which are sub-circular in cross-section. The top is flat. Height: 15.9mm; length: 24.3mm; width: 16.4mm. Weight: 21.61g.
Created on: Thursday 2nd May 2019
Last updated: Friday 3rd May 2019
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Record ID: IOW-FFE426
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete Early Bronze Age copper-alloy flat axehead (c. 2200 BC-c. 1500 BC). This implement is sub-triangular in plan. It has a rounded butt and a curving cutting edge where a small portion is missing. Mid-way along its length there is a low transverse 'stop'. The sides of the septum and blade have been hammered up to form very low flanges. In side view it is pointed-oval. This axehead is drab green and is corroded overall. Length: 77.0mm; width: 29.4mm; thickness at 'stops': 7.8mm; thickness including flanges: 8.9mm. Weight: 59.44g.
Created on: Wednesday 6th March 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 13th March 2019
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Record ID: IOW-7DF49F
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Middle to Late Bronze Age copper-alloy socketed spearhead (c. 1600 BC-c. 800 BC). It has a pronounced mid-rib on both faces which would have extended to the tip. It is possible that it may have had side loops. This spearhead is corroded and has a brown patina. Length: 31.4mm; width: 18.6mm; thickness: 10.7mm. Weight: 12.33g.
Created on: Thursday 28th February 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 24th March 2020
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Record ID: IOW-E76144
Object type: BARBED AND TANGED ARROWHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early Bronze Age barbed and tanged flint arrowhead (c. 2500 BC- c. 1500 BC). This arrowhead has been made on a tertiary flake. It is broadly sub-triangular in plan and lentoid in cross-section. The arrowhead has been knapped using both direct and indirect percussion techniques. Both faces have received about the same amount of knapping. The tang has a square end and is a sub-square in plan, roughly pointed-oval in cross-section. Each barb now has a square end but they seem to have been truncated. The ends of the barbs are now flat and smooth. The arrowhead has a dull white pa…
Created on: Monday 10th December 2018
Last updated: Thursday 13th December 2018
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Record ID: IOW-F356C5
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete probable later Prehistoric flint scraper (c. 3500 BC -c. 800 BC). This implement is made on a primary flake. It has a recent break which has removed the bulb of percussion and there is a hinge fracture at the distal end. The dorsal face is mostly covered with a grey cortex but has been retouched along the left side and the distal end. The removals are mainly short, parallel and low angled. The ventral face is flat. Length: 39.0mm; width: 37.8mm; thickness: 8.5mm. Weight: 15.28g.
Created on: Friday 24th August 2018
Last updated: Friday 24th August 2018
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Record ID: IOW-BF3BE9
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete probable later Prehistoric flint scraper (c. 3500 BC -c. 800 BC). This implement is made on a primary flake with a striking platform. The dorsal face is mainly covered in cortex and has been retouched at the sides and along the distal edge. The removals are short, scaled and semi-abrupt. The ventral face has a percussion scar. The cortex is buff and the other surfaces are grey with creamy mottling. Length: 44.0mm; width: 43.3mm; thickness: 15.6mm. Weight: 31.83g.
Created on: Tuesday 21st August 2018
Last updated: Thursday 23rd August 2018
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Record ID: IOW-15866D
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Middle Bronze Age copper-alloy palstave (c. 1500 BC-c. 1150 BC). The blade and a small portion of the butt are missing. A break has occurred just below the stops. The septum, wings and stops survive. The septum has a maximum thickness of 8.6mm This palstave is corroded and green and has patches of a decayed dark green patina. The breaks are old. Length: 76.0mm; width at stops: 23.9mm; width at butt: 20.0mm; thickness at stops: 18.0mm. Weight: 139.14g.
Created on: Monday 13th August 2018
Last updated: Monday 13th August 2018
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Record ID: IOW-A2EB30
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Late Bronze Age copper-alloy socketed axehead. This fragment is irregular in plan and is part of the mouth of the axehead. The outer face is bulbous at the top, narrows and then becomes bulbous again. Between each bulbous section the wall is very thin. The rear face is flat except for a vertical rib. The fragment has a dark green patina and the breaks are old. Length: 23.7mm; width: 22.0mm; maximum thickness of rim: 4.3mm. Weight: 8.09g.
Created on: Monday 2nd July 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 10th July 2018
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Record ID: IOW-F3883D
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a later Middle Bronze Age to Late Bronze Age copper-alloy spearhead (c. 1200-c. 800 BC). This fragment is the tip and it is sub-triangular in plan and sub-lozengiform in cross-section. It has a prominent midrib on both sides flanked by two smaller ridges. The edges and point are sharp. There is no indication of a socket. The surface has an even brownish green patina and the transverse break is old. Length: 43.0mm; width: 15.8mm; thickness: 6.2mm. Weight: 9.46g.
Created on: Saturday 10th February 2018
Last updated: Thursday 26th March 2020
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Record ID: IOW-9C577A
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Bronze Age copper-alloy palstave (1500 BC - 1150 BC). This implement is sub-triangular in plan and side view. The butt, flange, septum, loop (if one existed) and part of the blade are missing and there are two old breaks. The upper break, close to where a stop-ridge may have existed, is sub-rectangular in cross-section and measures 23.3mm in width and 13.6mm in thickness. The edges of the blade are slightly convex. From the upper break, the sides flare evenly outwards towards the cutting edge. Less than half of the cutting edge has survived as there is an oblique br…
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2018
Last updated: Friday 9th November 2018
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Record ID: IOW-50D55F
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Late Bronze Age modified gold penannular bracelet. Treasure case no. 2018 T5. The bar of the bracelet is circular in cross-section and has been bent into a 'U' shape. One end is complete and has a slightly expanded plain terminal which is also circular in cross-section. The broken end, flattened and splayed by multiple hammering, is now a tapering triangular shape. There are is a line of small gouges on the bar as well as other hammer marks. Dimensions: 50.9mm (length); 41.8mm (width); 12.0mm (diameter of terminal); 10.6-11.1mm (diameter of bar). Weight: 140.19g. …
Created on: Thursday 28th December 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 17th September 2019
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Record ID: IOW-2ED697
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Late Bronze Age copper-alloy socketed axehead (c. 1000 BC-c. 800 BC). This fragment is the lower part of the expanded blade and forms the cutting edge. It has been cut or broken just above the base of the socket. The cutting edge is curved convex (crescent shaped) and is very sharp. In plan, the sides flare out to the blade tips and in side view it is triangular. Both sides have a very faint casting seam which may have been hammered down. The remnant of the socket is about 11.0mm deep. This axehead is green with darker green corrosion products. It has patches of …
Created on: Saturday 2nd December 2017
Last updated: Monday 4th December 2017
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Record ID: IOW-13A2A3
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and corroded Middle Bronze Age copper-alloy looped palstave axehead (c. 1400-c. 1200 BC). The wings, the majority of the septum and most of the lower part of the blade are missing. At the top of the fan shaped blade, on both sides, there is a 'shield' and mid-rib combined to form trident decoration. These mid-ribs extend about half way down the blade. The stops are deeply curved on both sides and the surviving portion of septum is 6.0mm in thickness. Just below the 'D'-shaped loop a casting seam is barely visible and may have been hammered down. A casting seam on the …
Created on: Tuesday 19th September 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 20th September 2017
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Record ID: IOW-2B6263
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Late Bronze age copper-alloy socketed axehead (c. 1150 BC-c. 800 BC). This fragment is sub-rectangular in plan and 'V'-shaped in side view. It is the lower portion of the blade including the cutting edge. There is no indication of any casting seams. The object is corroded with small patches of a brown patina. Length: 48.0mm; width: 35.4mm; thickness: 18.6mm. Weight: 106.59g.
Created on: Friday 8th September 2017
Last updated: Sunday 10th September 2017
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Record ID: IOW-5CE393
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Middle Bronze Age copper-alloy palstave (c. 1500-c. 1150 BC). This surviving fragment is the butt end and is trapezoidal in plan, rectangular in cross-section and has an inverted 'V'-shape in side view. The narrower terminal end, which appears to be almost complete, has abraded breaks. The break at the opposite end is crisp and may be recent. This end has a number of casting 'blow' holes. Vestigial remains of the wings are present on each face. Each side has a vertical casting seam which has been hammered down. The fragment is generally green with lighter green s…
Created on: Thursday 17th August 2017
Last updated: Saturday 19th August 2017
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Record ID: IOW-FACDE9
Object type: AWL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Late Bronze Age copper-alloy implement, probably an awl or chisel (c. 1000 BC-c. 800 BC). This implement is rectangular in cross-section. At one end the sides taper and narrow slightly to an incomplete cutting edge. There is a break at the opposite end. This object is corroded with a dark brown patina. Length: 35.5mm; width: 4.9mm; thickness: 3.7mm. Weight: 3.64g.
Created on: Tuesday 1st August 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 1st August 2017
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Record ID: IOW-BADAF0
Object type: CORE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Later Neolithic or Bronze Age flint core (c. 2700 BC-c. 800 BC). This core is sub-conical in form and has an undulating striking platform. The large flake scars are clearly defined. This core has been used as a hammer stone as one face and one edge have been battered. The core is grey with some off-white areas. Height: 48.0mm; width: 53.7mm; thickness: 38.4mm. Weight: 118.09g.
Created on: Tuesday 4th July 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 4th July 2017
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Record ID: IOW-F17429
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small fragment of copper-alloy, possibly a Late Bronze Age socketed axehead (c. 1150 BC-c. 800 BC). This fragment may be the lower part of the blade. At the top a depression could be the base of the socket. The object is green and corroded. Height: 20.6mm; width: 24.7mm; thickness: 14.0mm. Weight: 22.72g.
Created on: Tuesday 13th June 2017
Last updated: Friday 16th June 2017
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Record ID: IOW-D59645
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Late Bronze Age copper-alloy socketed axehead (c. 1000 BC-c. 800 BC). This fragment is a part of the mouth rim and part of the body. No casting seams visible. The axehead is partially corroded and has a dull green patina on the outer face. The breaks are old. Height: 25.0mm; width: 18.7mm; thickness of walls: 2.5mm; thickness at mouth: 4.0mm. Weight: 7.48g.
Created on: Tuesday 30th May 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 30th May 2017
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Record ID: IOW-C695CB
Object type: CHISEL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Late Bronze Age copper-alloy tanged chisel or leather-working tool (c.1150 BC-c. 800 BC). It is an elongated sub-triangular shape in plan. The tang, pointed at the end and sub-circular in cross-section, thickens towards the flaring blade which is sub-rectangular in cross-section. The cutting edge appears to be missing. However, due to corrosion this is uncertain. There is no collar. Length: 42.0mm; width: 13.6mm; thickness: 4.9mm. Weight: 4.77g.
Created on: Monday 29th May 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 30th May 2017
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Record ID: IOW-383C47
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete late Bronze Age copper-alloy leather-working knife (c. 1000 BC-801 BC). This implement is very similar to a chisel. It probably would have had a tang and collar prior to being broken. The surviving part, the blade, is sub-triangular in plan. It flares in width from the top towards the curved cutting edge. The cutting edge curves evenly. There are no casting seams. This implement has a mid-green patina with some small areas of corrosion. The break, which is oval in cross-section, may not be very old. Height: 43.2mm; width: 43.4mm; thickness: 5.4mm. Weight: 26.49g.
Created on: Wednesday 10th May 2017
Last updated: Thursday 20th July 2017
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Record ID: IOW-600C19
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and corroded Late Bronze Age copper-alloy socketed axehead (c. 1150 BC-c. 800 BC). The implement is sub-rectangular in plan and sub-triangular in side view with the blade expanding outwards to form a convex cutting edge. The cutting edge is damaged and incomplete due to a modern break. The socket has a sub-square mouth with rounded corners internally and externally. The socket has smooth sides with off-white deposits and the depth of the socket is c. 49.0mm. This axehead is corroded and has patches of a green as well as a dull brown/buff patina. One side of the mou…
Created on: Tuesday 18th April 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 19th April 2017
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Record ID: IOW-6FC996
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Late Bronze Age copper-alloy socketed axehead (c. 1150 BC-c. 800 BC). This fragment is the cutting edge of a blade which is curved in plan. In side view it is 'V'-shaped. A small part of the socket survives as a groove at the top. This axehead is pale green and off-white. The breaks are old and abraded. Height: 29.8mm; width: 40.4mm; thickness: 8.7mm. Weight: 42.19g.
Created on: Saturday 25th March 2017
Last updated: Monday 27th March 2017
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Record ID: IOW-6C8811
Object type: BARBED AND TANGED ARROWHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Early Bronze Age flint barbed-and-tanged arrowhead (c. 2500 BC-c. 1500 BC). This arrowhead is triangular in plan and has been made from a tertiary flake retaining no traces of the original cortex. It is pointed-oval in side view and cross-section. Two notches chipped into the base of the flint separates the barbs and the elongated tang with an oblique end. The tang appears to have been deliberately made as such. The surfaces are bi-facially worked with covering, scaled, low angle retouch. The arrowhead is grey with a reddish tinge and some creamy mottling. Length: …
Created on: Thursday 24th November 2016
Last updated: Thursday 24th November 2016
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Record ID: IOW-822572
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A Late Bronze Age gold plated copper-alloy penannular ring (c. 1150 BC-c. 750 BC). Treasure case no. 2016 T755. The ring is oval in cross-section with flat terminals and has decorative silvery banding. The terminals were capped with gold. However, one capping is missing and the copper-alloy core can be seen. The gold plating is fractured in places. 14.5mm (outer diameter); 5.7mm (inner diameter); 4.3mm (thickness); 2.1mm (distance between terminals). Weight: 3.61g. 'The penannular ring belongs to a class of artefact which has been termed 'hair-rings' and 'ring-money' (Tayl…
Created on: Sunday 25th September 2016
Last updated: Thursday 26th April 2018
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Record ID: IOW-3E47BD
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Middle Bronze Age copper-alloy palstave (1600 BC-1001 BC). This object is the blade only. It is sub-rectangular in plan and sub-rectangular in cross-section. A transverse break has occurred across the lower part of the stops where a minute portion of the septum and a portion of one of the flanges have survived. In plan, the sides flare towards the asymmetrical cutting edge. In side view it is sub-triangular, pointed at the bottom. The palstave is severely corroded overall and there is no indication of decoration or casting seams. Length: 85.2mm; width: 24.9mm…
Created on: Thursday 22nd September 2016
Last updated: Saturday 24th September 2016
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Record ID: IOW-14CB93
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and corroded possible palstave or chisel of possible Late Middle Bronze Age date (c. 1200 BC-1001 BC). A break has occurred just above a depression on each side which are possibly the remains of shield-shaped stops and a small portion of septum. The blade is roughly oval in cross-section and the sides taper inwards from the break at the top to the flaring cutting edge. The cutting edge is evenly curved. This implement is light green and corroded overall. Small patches of brown patina can be seen on each side of the blade, close to the cutting edge. There is no indi…
Created on: Tuesday 20th September 2016
Last updated: Saturday 24th September 2016
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Record ID: IOW-CD8486
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of a Middle to Late Bronze Age copper-alloy palstave or axehead (1600 BC-801 BC). This fragment is the lower half of the blade and is 'V'-shaped in side profile. The surviving part is the cutting edge. There is a transverse break at the top. The fragment is corroded overall. Height: 18.0mm; width: 48.3mm; thickness; 8.1mm. Weight: 21.71g.
Created on: Thursday 11th August 2016
Last updated: Friday 10th March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-7B755D
Object type: GOUGE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Late Bronze Age copper-alloy socketed gouge (c. 1000 BC-c. 800 BC ). This gouge is circular in cross-section at the top and 'C'-shaped in cross-section at the bottom. It tapers slightly from the top towards the bottom. The top of the socket has a thickened mouth collar. The cutting edge is missing due to a break. Two vertical casting seams are filed and hammered flat. This gouge is green with patches of a darker green patina. The break at the top is old and the break at the bottom may be more recent. The gouge possibly belongs to the Ewart Park phase (c. 1000 BC…
Created on: Tuesday 26th July 2016
Last updated: Friday 29th July 2016
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Record ID: IOW-A7F721
Object type: BARBED AND TANGED ARROWHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Late Neolithic to Early Bronze Age flint barbed and tanged arrowhead (c. 2700-c. 1600 BC). One barb and part of the tang are missing due to breaks. The rounded tip appears to be intact. The arrowhead is sub-triangular in plan and appears to have been made from a flake. The arrowhead has invasive semi-abrupt parallel retouch around the edge of the dorsal face and invasive semi-abrupt parallel retouch around the edge of the ventral face. This semi-translucent arrowhead is grey with a reddish tinge and some creamy mottling. Length: 27.0mm; width: 17.6mm; thickne…
Created on: Monday 4th July 2016
Last updated: Friday 2nd September 2016
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Record ID: IOW-E0A0B2
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Bronze Age copper-alloy palstave (1600 BC-1001 BC). This is the lower part of the implement incorporating the blade. The butt, septum, flanges and cutting edge are missing due to breaks. It is sub-rectangular in plan and 'V'-shaped in side view. The cutting edge is broken and corroded. This implement is corroded with a matt green patina. At the top is an uneven transverse break. Length: 48.7mm; width: 32.9mm; thickness: 14.6mm. Weight: 73.05g.
Created on: Wednesday 1st June 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 1st June 2016
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Record ID: IOW-40D79C
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete miniature Bronze Age copper-alloy palstave (1600 BC-1001 BC). This palstave is sub-triangular in plan, pointed-oval in side view. The butt and cutting edge are curved in plan. This implement is corroded with a green patina. Length: 46.5mm; width: 22.1mm; thickness: 7.2mm. Weight: 23.00g.
Created on: Tuesday 24th May 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 1st June 2016
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Record ID: IOW-E87692
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Late Bronze Age copper-alloy socketed axehead (1150 BC- 800 BC). This fragment is the cutting edge of a blade which is curved in plan. In side view it is 'V'-shaped. A small part of the socket survives as a groove at the top. This axehead is pale green and off-white and is partially covered with consolidated soil. The breaks are old and abraded. Height: 20.8mm; width: 42.1mm; thickness: 10.2mm. Weight: 29.45g.
Created on: Monday 25th April 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 26th April 2016
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Record ID: IOW-3EFD54
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and corroded blade of a Middle Bronze Age copper-alloy palstave (1600 BC-1001 BC). The wings and septum are missing. This blade is sub-triangular in plan and triangular in side view. From the break at the top, the sides flare evenly to the curving cutting edge. At the break it is sub-rectangular in cross-section. This palstave is brown, corroded and pitted overall. Length: 73.4mm; width: 63.5mm; thickness: 16.0mm. Weight: 212.25g.
Created on: Sunday 17th April 2016
Last updated: Monday 18th April 2016
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Record ID: IOW-963C9A
Object type: AWL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Late Bronze Age copper-alloy implement, probably an awl or chisel (1000 BC-801 BC). This implement is rectangular in cross-section at one end and circular in cross-section at the opposite end. At one end the sides are parallel and taper to a point in side view producing a slightly curved cutting edge. The opposite end tapers to a point. This object is light green with a patchy dark green patina. Length: 38.6mm; width at cutting edge: 5.7mm; thickness at centre: 4.0mm. Weight: 3.01g.
Created on: Saturday 9th April 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 13th April 2016
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Record ID: IOW-2E1F7E
Object type: RIBBON
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of a Middle to Late Bronze Age gold ribbon strip (c. 1500 - 800 BC). Treasure case no. 2016 T279. This fragment has been folded twice to form a rectangular shape. The outer face is slightly worn and has twenty one longitudinal linear grooves with corresponding ridges forming corrugation. The visible end appears to have been chopped. 7.2mm (length); 16.0mm (width); 2.1mm (overall thickness); 20mm (estimated length if unfolded). Weight: 1.06g. Similar gold ribbons on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database have been recorded as Treasure. See finds: HAMP-36C41B (2014…
Created on: Monday 4th April 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 31st October 2018
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Record ID: IOW-5ADD26
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Late Bronze Age copper-alloy socketed axehead (c. 1000 BC-c. 800 BC). This fragment is a part of the mouth rim and part of the body. The side has a vertical casting seam. The axehead is partially corroded and has a patchy mid-green patina. The breaks are old. Height: 31.5mm; width: 26.7mm; thickness: 12.2mm; maximum thickness of mouth: 4.8mm. Weight: 10.46g.
Created on: Friday 25th March 2016
Last updated: Friday 1st April 2016
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Record ID: IOW-5BCA45
Object type: RAPIER
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of a Middle Bronze Age copper-alloy rapier (1600 BC -1000 BC). This fragment is the lower part of the blade and tip. The blade is symmetrical in plan and is "triple arris" shaped on both faces almost throughout its length. However, the tip is lozenge-shaped in cross-section. The sides are parallel for about half its length then taper inwards nearer the base to form a rounded point. It has a uniform thickness throughout its length, except near the point where it tapers slightly. The blade edges are sharp. This blade, including the transverse break, has a greenish br…
Created on: Sunday 13th March 2016
Last updated: Saturday 9th March 2019
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Record ID: IOW-9AE7FF
Object type: ARROWHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Bronze Age flint arrowhead or projectile point (2350 BC-801 BC). The tip is missing due to a break. This arrowhead is sub-triangular in plan and cross-section. It has a tang but no barbs. The retouch is semi-abrupt, short and scaled. The surfaces are grey and creamy. There is a small amount of off-white cortex on one face. Length: 60.3mm; width: 31.5mm; thickness: 11.2mm. Weight: 19.64g.
Created on: Thursday 10th December 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 15th December 2015
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Record ID: IOW-9EF82E
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of copper-alloy Middle to Late Bronze Age socketed spearhead (c. 1600 BC-c. 801 BC). The remaining portion is triangular in plan. The central mid-rib is sub-lozenge in cross-section and has a circular socket which tapers towards the missing point. Either side of this mid-rib the surfaces slope downwards towards the cutting edges. Part of one side of the mid-rib is missing due to a break. The object is corroded and pitted and has traces of a green patina. The breaks are old. Length: 35.8mm; width: 17.0mm; thickness: 11.1mm; maximum diameter of socket: 6.7mm. Weight: 13.29g.
Created on: Wednesday 4th November 2015
Last updated: Monday 5th June 2023
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Record ID: IOW-8C2592
Object type: BARBED AND TANGED ARROWHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early Bronze Age barbed and tanged flint arrowhead (c. 2500 BC-c. 1500 BC). This arrowhead is sub-triangular in plan and an elongated pointed-oval shape in cross-section and side view. The barbs are pointed (a tiny portion of one may be missing due to a break) and the tang is straight at its end. It has been knapped using both direct and indirect percussion techniques. Both long sides of the arrowhead have been finely retouched to create sharp edges. The retouch can be classified as invasive, sub-parallel and low angled. This implement is in extremely good condition and is pa…
Created on: Thursday 22nd October 2015
Last updated: Friday 23rd October 2015
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Record ID: IOW-FB307D
Object type: BARBED AND TANGED ARROWHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Early Bronze Age barbed and tanged flint arrowhead (c. 2500 BC-c. 1500 BC). This arrowhead is sub-triangular in plan and an elongated pointed-oval shape in cross-section and side view. The barbs and tang are straight at their ends. It has been knapped using both direct and indirect percussion techniques. Both long sides of the arrowhead have been finely retouched to create sharp edges. The retouch can be classified as invasive, sub-parallel and low angled. This implement is in extremely good condition without any damage. When held to the light it has a reddish tinge a…
Created on: Thursday 15th October 2015
Last updated: Monday 19th October 2015
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Record ID: IOW-4E2E57
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Middle Bronze Age copper-alloy palstave (c. 1600 BC-c. 1001 BC). This bade fragment is sub-triangular in plan and triangular in side view. From the old transverse break at the top, the sides flare evenly to the cutting edge which is evenly curved in plan. No casting seams or decoration are present. This palstave has a matt brown patina with areas of light green corrosion. Height: 39.2mm; width at top: 23.0mm; width at cutting edge: 29.3mm; thickness; 12.1mm. Weight: 51.48g.
Created on: Wednesday 7th October 2015
Last updated: Monday 26th September 2016
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Record ID: IOW-2FEB4C
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Middle Bronze Age copper-alloy unlooped palstave (1600 - 1001 BC). This palstave is sub-triangular in plan and pointed-oval in side view. Part of the cutting edge, part of the butt end and parts of the flanges are missing due to breaks. The butt end is 'H'-shaped in cross-section. It has high flanges and the septum has a maximum thickness of c. 7.0mm. The flanges taper inwards at the bottom to form 'U'-shaped stop ridges. On both sides of the septum, close to the stop ridges, are three vertical ribs which are barely visible. From the stop ridges, the sides of th…
Created on: Tuesday 6th October 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 7th October 2015
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Record ID: IOW-0A330D
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Middle Bronze Age copper-alloy palstave (1500 BC-1150 BC). This implement is sub-triangular in plan and sub-triangular in side profile. The butt and most of the flanges and septum are missing due to a break In plan, the sides are parallel at the top and lower they flare evenly to the curving cutting edge. The cutting edge is asymmetrical. A vertical rib on one face of the blade is difficult to see. At the top, a small portion of the septum and flanges survive. Just below the break on each face there is a 'V'-shaped depression acting as a stop. The septum has a thickne…
Created on: Wednesday 9th September 2015
Last updated: Thursday 10th September 2015
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Record ID: IOW-3CA09C
Object type: BARBED AND TANGED ARROWHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete Early Bronze Age barbed and tanged flint arrowhead (c. 2500 BC-c. 1500 BC). This arrowhead is asymmetrical and the extreme point is missing due to a break. It is broadly sub-triangular in plan and lentoid in cross-section. The barbs and tang are complete and one barb is smaller than the other (the smaller barb is not broken). It has a squared tang. The arrowhead has been knapped using both direct and indirect percussion techniques. Both long sides/edges of the arrowhead have been finely retouched to create sharp edges. The retouch can be classified as invasive…
Created on: Thursday 6th August 2015
Last updated: Friday 7th August 2015
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Record ID: IOW-8EDC79
Object type: CHISEL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete late Bronze Age copper-alloy tanged and collared chisel c. 1150 BC-800 BC). This implement is very similar to a chisel. It has a tang, collars and a blade. The tapering tang is rectangular in cross-section and has a transverse break at the end. The blade is sub-triangular in plan. It flares in width from the lower collar to the rounded corners of the cutting edge. Between the tang and blade there is a pair of parallel collars forming a stop. The slightly curving cutting edge is uneven due to corrosion. In side view the object is slender and pointed oval. This chisel i…
Created on: Friday 17th July 2015
Last updated: Friday 8th March 2019
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Record ID: IOW-357A7A
Object type: PIN
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete and undecorated Bronze Age copper-alloy Picardy pin (1400 BC-1250 BC). This object is circular in cross-section throughout its length with a cell/recess at the top and a swollen shaft. At the top, the sides of the cell are vertical. From here the sides taper inwards and then flare outwards before gently tapering inwards towards a transverse break at the bottom. Close to the break a tiny projection may be the reamains of a loop. The depth of the cell is 3.1mm. There is no indication of any decorative material within the cell. The object has a brown patina with small…
Created on: Saturday 6th June 2015
Last updated: Sunday 22nd July 2018
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Record ID: IOW-11F8B7
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete Late Bronze Age copper-alloy looped palstave (c. 1050 BC-c. 900 BC). Needham's Period 6 / Burgess metalwork stage X-XI. This implement is sub-rectangular in plan and pointed oval in side profile. The butt has almost parallel sides but tapers slightly from the stops towards the transverse break at the top. The septum thins evenly from the stops towards the break and has a maximum thickness of 12.7mm adjacent to the stops. The blade flares from the stops towards the evenly curving cutting edge. On one side, opposite the stops, there is a side loop. A casting sea…
Created on: Monday 11th May 2015
Last updated: Friday 15th May 2015
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Record ID: IOW-93A799
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Bronze Age copper-alloy socketed axehead (1000 BC-801 BC). This fragment consists of parts of the mouth and body and a complete loop. The mouth is bevelled on its outer face and the complete loop has a casting seem on the inside. The axehead has active corrosion and traces of a brown patina. The breaks are old. Height: 35.9mm; width: 27.5mm; thickness: 20.5mm; maximum thickness of mouth: 5.4mm. Weight: 21.45g.
Created on: Saturday 11th April 2015
Last updated: Saturday 11th April 2015
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Record ID: IOW-3DB29B
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Bronze Age socketed axehead (c. 1000 BC-c. 801 BC). This fragment, sub-rectangular in plan and 'V'-shaped in side profile, is the lower part of the blade including the cutting edge. Each face tapers from the break at the top to the cutting edge which is chipped and abraded. Each edge has a faint vertical casting seem which appears to have been hammered flat. The axehead is abraded to light green and has a patchy olive green patina. The break is also abraded. Height: 33.7mm; maximum width: 57.6mm; width at top: 42.2mm; thickness: 17.4mm; maximum depth of hollo…
Created on: Tuesday 7th April 2015
Last updated: Friday 2nd December 2022
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Record ID: IOW-77CAC3
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An irregular shaped fragment of a Bronze Age copper-alloy ingot (c. 1000 BC-c. 800 BC). The upper face is convex and the lower face is broadly flat. Length: 47.4mm; width: 36.2mm; thickness: 22.5mm. Weight: 128.78g. This ingot fragment resembles some of those from the same area and submitted as Treasure (2015 T64). However, according to the finder, this fragment was found between 80-100 metres away to the south.
Created on: Sunday 8th February 2015
Last updated: Sunday 8th February 2015
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Record ID: IOW-76C38C
Object type: DAGGER
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of an Early Bronze Age Arreton Down type copper-alloy dagger or spearhead (c. 1700 BC-c. 1500 BC). This fragment is sub-triangular in plan and roughly lozenge-shaped in cross-section. Both faces have a low central mid-rib flanked on either side by a pair of converging grooves which are barely visible. It is corroded and the breaks at each end are old but not abraded. The sides are uneven due to loss of material. There are traces of a dark green patina. Height: 57.4mm; width at top: 22.7mm; width at bottom: 10.5mm; thickness at top: 5.9mm; thickness at bottom: 5.1mm…
Created on: Sunday 8th February 2015
Last updated: Monday 26th September 2016
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Record ID: IOW-622CD9
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A hoard of Late Bronze Age metalwork, comprising of 40 fragments of copper alloy ingot and two fragments of copper alloy sword. Treasure case no. 2015 T64. See also: IOW-77CAC3. Ingot fragments 1. Bun ingot fragment; copper alloy Length: 120.8mm; Width: 71.8; Thickness: 33.3; Weight: c. 969.0g; 2. Bun ingot fragment; copper alloy Length: 100.6mm; Width: 89.4mm; Thickness: 29.6mm; Weight: c. 1080.0g; 3. Bun ingot fragment; copper alloy Length: 128.4mm; Width: 68.2mm; Thickness: 37.9mm; Weight: c. 1196.0g; 4. Bun ingot fragment; copper alloy Length: 119mm…
Created on: Monday 26th January 2015
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2016
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Record ID: IOW-2FCA7A
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A complete Bronze Age flint scraper (2350 BC-801 BC). This scraper is sub-circular in plan and sub-triangular in cross-section. It has been made on a primary flake and has a striking platform. The dorsal face has buff cortex except where it has been retouched. It has been retouched at the distal end where the removals are short, sub-parallel and semi abrupt. The right edge has been trimmed and on the left edge there is a shallow notch. The ventral surface is mid-grey with small dark grey areas with some off-white mottling. It has a prominent bulb of percussion and a large percussio…
Created on: Sunday 11th January 2015
Last updated: Monday 12th January 2015
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Record ID: IOW-16E7A3
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and corroded Middle Bronze Age cast copper-alloy unlooped palstave (1600 BC-1001 BC). This palstave is sub-triangular in plan, The butt end, including the flanges and part of the septum are missing due to corrosion and breaks. In plan, the sides flare from the butt end to the semi-circular cutting edge. The flanges are missing and may not have been very high. At the front and rear there is a stop which, due to wear and corrosion, is not very apparent. In side view, the sides flare from the butt end to the stops and then taper to the cutting edge. There are no visib…
Created on: Saturday 10th January 2015
Last updated: Monday 12th January 2015
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Record ID: IOW-BAE738
Object type: BARBED AND TANGED ARROWHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Early to Middle Bronze Age barbed and tanged arrowhead (2350 BC-1001 BC). This arrowhead is sub-triangular in plan. The tang is probably complete and the barbs and tip of the point are missing due to breaks. It is mostly covering, scaled with low angled retouch on the edges of both faces. The surfaces are grey overall. Height: 22.2mm; width: 14.9mm; thickness: 3.6mm. Weight: 0.82g.
Created on: Thursday 6th November 2014
Last updated: Friday 7th November 2014
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Record ID: IOW-BDF1F8
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Bronze Age cast copper-alloy socketed spearhead (1600 BC -1001 BC). The fragment is broadly lanceolate in plan and has a lozenge-section midrib which tapers towards the tip. The is missing. It is also broken close to the base of the socket. The blade wings are chipped along the edges. This implement is corroded and has patches of an even green patina on both faces. The breaks are old. Height: 46.4mm; width: 16.0mm; thickness: 8.8mm. Weight: 12.84g.
Created on: Monday 13th October 2014
Last updated: Monday 5th June 2023
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Record ID: IOW-397547
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A complete Bronze Age gold plated base metal penannular ring (c. 1150 BC-c. 750 BC). Treasure case no. 2014 T593. The ring is circular in cross-section and tapers slightly towards the flat terminals. It is decorated with broad silvery stripes of paler gold which are barely visible. Examination of the ends indicates that it has a base metal core. 17.8mm (maximum diameter); 5.9mm (thickness). Weight: 7.97g.
Created on: Sunday 31st August 2014
Last updated: Monday 4th December 2017
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Record ID: IOW-376E53
Object type: CHISEL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete Late Bronze Age cast copper-alloy tanged chisel (c. 1150 BC-c. 800 BC). The tapering tang appears to have a transverse break at the narrow end. It is sub-rectangular in cross-section and has a length of c. 22.0mm. Close to the collar the tang measures 7.1 x 6.2mm and at the break it is 4.4 x 4.1mm. The collar is sub-oval in cross-section, 11.8 x 9.9mm. Below the collar the blade flares to an almost straight cutting edge. At the junction with the collar the blade as a width of 7.1mm. The maximum width of the blade at the cutting edge is 19.1mm. This chisel has …
Created on: Sunday 31st August 2014
Last updated: Monday 1st September 2014
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Record ID: IOW-020B77
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Middle Bronze Age cast copper-alloy probable palstave (c. 1600 BC-c. 1001 BC). This bade fragment is sub-triangular in plan and triangular in side view. From the old transverse break at the top, the sides flare evenly to the cutting edge which is evenly curved in plan. A casting seam visible on one side only appears to have been hammered of fettled. This palstave is corroded to light green and is powdery. It has patches of an even matt green patina. The break is similarly patinated. The cutting edge is uneven and incomplete due to damage and corrosion. Height:…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd July 2014
Last updated: Thursday 24th July 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-49C97E
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a cast copper-alloy sword of Late Bronze Age date (c. 1000 BC-c. 800 BC). This fragment of a blade is sub-rectangular in plan, lozenge-shaped in cross-section and the blade is possibly stepped either side of the vertical centre-line. However, due to corrosion, it is uncertain whether it is stepped. The blade is corroded and pitted with patches of a green patina on both faces. Each cutting edge is missing and the break at each end is old. Height: 28.8mm; width: 32.4mm; thickness: 8.1mm. Weight: 25.90g.
Created on: Tuesday 27th May 2014
Last updated: Thursday 29th May 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-257342
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Bronze Age cast copper-alloy knife blade (c. 1500 BC-c. 750 BC). This blade tip is triangular in plan and lozenge-shaped in cross-section. It has an olive green patina with some corrosion on both faces. The edges are sharp and the transverse break is old. Height: 25.4mm; width at break: 7.5mm; thickness: 1.9mm. Weight: 1.06g.
Created on: Sunday 25th May 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 27th May 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-51FFA1
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, corroded and pitted Early Bronze Age cast copper-alloy miniature flat axehead (c. 2350 BC-c. 1600 BC). This axehead is sub-triangular in plan and pointed-oval in side view. In plan it has a symmetrical rounded butt and an asymmetrical cutting edge. From the butt end the sides flare evenly to the cutting edge.In side view, the sides flare from the butt to mid-way along it length. The sides then taper to the cutting edge. This axehead is drab green and is corroded overall. Height: 60.2mm; width: 22.0mm; thickness: 8.9mm. Weight: 42.66g. Similar implements have be…
Created on: Thursday 15th May 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 21st May 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-1F59B4
Object type: BARBED AND TANGED ARROWHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A complete Early Bronze Age barbed and tanged flint arrowhead (c. 2500 BC to c. 1500 BC). This pale grey, buff and off-white arrowhead appears to have been knapped from a flake with a dorsal and ventral surface. It is broadly sub-triangular in plan and pointed-oval in cross section. The tang is a square shape and the barbs are pointed in plan. Both long sides / edges of the arrowhead, including the barbs, on the dorsal face have been knapped to form a cutting edge. However, there is no fine retouch. The ventral face is largely flat and featureless. Height: 22.4mm; width: 19.7mm;…
Created on: Thursday 1st May 2014
Last updated: Thursday 1st May 2014
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Record ID: IOW-D55761
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Late Bronze Age cast copper-alloy socketed and ribbed axehead (950-750 BC). This axehaed has sub-rectangular mouth with rounded corners. Most of the top of the collar / mouth moulding has been lost to breaks or corrosion. The sides are largely parallel but the lower part flares to the cutting edge. Both sides have an almost central vertical casting seam which are trimmed and hammered flat. One side has the remains of a loop which emanates below the swollen collar / mouth moulding. The loop is 'D'-shaped and lozenge-shaped in cross-section and the breaks are old. Fr…
Created on: Tuesday 15th April 2014
Last updated: Thursday 17th April 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-615A80
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Bronze Age cast copper-alloy palstave (1600 BC-1001 BC). This part of the palstave is the butt end with a break at the top and another just below the 'U'-shaped stops. It has high flanges and a thin septum which has a minimum thickness of c. 4.0mm. The fragment is green and corroded overall with traces of a brown patina on the septum. The breaks are old. Height: 54.6mm; width: 25.1mm; thickness: 24.6mm. Weight: 90.94g.
Created on: Sunday 16th March 2014
Last updated: Monday 17th March 2014
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Record ID: IOW-E3F608
Object type: BARBED AND TANGED ARROWHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Early Bronze Age barbed and tanged flint arrowhead (2350 BC-1601 BC). The point and the tip of one barb are missing due to breaks. This arrowhead is sub-triangular in plan and is long and slender. The sides flare evenly from the top towards the barbs of equal size which are shorter than the tang. The base of the tang is straight. Fine pressure flaking scars covers the whole surface of the dorsal face. On the ventral face, the centre is largely flat and has diffuse ripples with retouch along both edges. This retouch is short, sub-parallel and low angled. The f…
Created on: Monday 10th March 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 11th March 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-0195D2
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A folded fragment of a Middle Bronze Age gold bracelet or ring with a bundle of compressed gold ribbons wedged within the fold. (c. 1500-c. 1100 BC). Treasure case no. 2014 T15. The object is largely sub-rectangular in plan, rectangular in cross-section and has been folded widthways through c. 180°. The narrow end is in the form of a hook-like terminal and is square in cross-section. The sides flare outwards from the hook to form a 'tab' with a break at the end. Part of the break is uneven and probably accidental and the other part has been deliberately chopped obliquely. Both fac…
Created on: Friday 10th January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 6th December 2017
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Record ID: IOW-464714
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete and corroded Middle Bronze Age cast copper-alloy unlooped palstave (1600 BC-1001 BC). This palstave is an elongated shape and pointed oval in side view. The butt has low flanges which diminish in height from the stops towards the rounded end. From the curved stops, the blade flares evenly outwards and downwards to the semi-circular cutting edge. At each side there is a vertical casting seam. One face of the blade has a barely visible mid-rib just below the stop. This corroded palstave is green and brown with a brown patina on each face of the septum. Height: 127.…
Created on: Tuesday 8th October 2013
Last updated: Saturday 12th October 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-A24834
Object type: ARROWHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A complete Late Neolithic to Early Bronze Age flint arrowhead (2700 BC-1601 BC). This arrowhead has been manufactured on a flake as part of a bulb of percussion can be seen on the ventral face. It is sub-triangular in plan and cross-section. Each face has been retouched throughout the length of each side. The tang tapers is in width and thickness to an oblique base. The flint is grey with a reddish tinge and there are small areas of buff cortex at the tip on the dorsal face and at the base of the tang. Height: 30.55mm; width: 18.58mm; thickness: 6.62mm. Weight: 2.72g. Butler …
Created on: Sunday 25th August 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd March 2015
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Record ID: IOW-453F24
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of a Middle to Late Bronze Age cast copper-alloy palstave or axehead (1600 BC-801 BC). This fragment is sub-rectangular in plan and 'V'-shaped in side profile. The surviving part is the cutting edge which is broken and there is also a transverse break at the top. The fragment is corroded overall. Height: 14.08mm; width: 21.24mm; thickness: 8.23mm. Weight: 8.88g.
Created on: Wednesday 3rd July 2013
Last updated: Monday 12th December 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-31FFC6
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Late Bronze Age cast copper-alloy socketed axehead (1000 BC-801 BC). This fragment is sub-rectangular in cross-section and 'V'-shaped in side profile. The surviving part is the cutting edge which is evenly curved. At the top a small portion of the base of the socket is extant. The fragment is corroded and has patches of a brown patina. Height: 20.02mm; width: 24.21mm; thickness at the top: 9.58mm. Weight: 17.01g.
Created on: Thursday 20th June 2013
Last updated: Friday 2nd December 2022
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Record ID: IOW-FCB582
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of a Late Bronze Age cast copper-alloy socketed axehead (1150 BC- 800 BC). This fragment is the cutting edge of a blade which is evenly curved in plan. In side view it is 'V'-shaped. A small part of the socket survives. This axehead is pale green with a dark green patch of patina. The breaks are old and abraded. Height: 21.05mm; width: 47.83mm; thickness: 9.77mm. Weight: 20.27g.
Created on: Thursday 18th April 2013
Last updated: Monday 13th January 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-B9E2E2
Object type: HAMMER
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Late Bronze Age cast copper-alloy socketed hammer (c. 1100 BC-c. 800 BC). This is the lower part of the implement and is roughly rectangular in plan and octagonal in cross-section. In plan, the sides flare from the break at the top towards the bottom. In side view, the sides are parallel. The base is asymmetrically curved in side view. All the vertical corners are chamfered and these taper and become narrower towards the bottom. On the inside, the base of the circular socket is rounded. This hammer has a green patina on the outside and patches of a darker green patina …
Created on: Saturday 9th March 2013
Last updated: Monday 18th March 2013
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Record ID: IOW-EC25A7
Object type: GOUGE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of a Late Bronze Age copper-alloy socketed gouge (1150 BC-800 BC). The socket is missing due to a break. The blade is C-shaped in cross-section throughout its length and is semi-circular in cross-section at the break. In plan, each side tapers to a curved cutting edge. At the top, the base of the socket can be seen. This is sub-circular in plan with a maximum diameter of 4.9mm and a maximum depth of 3.5mm. This gouge is corroded to mid-green and is pitted overall. Corrosion is active on the break and cutting edge. Height: 38.61mm; width: 13.02mm; thickness: 9.77mm. Weight…
Created on: Wednesday 17th October 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 13th November 2012
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Record ID: IOW-B12892
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Bronze Age cast copper-alloy looped palstave (1500 BC-1150 BC). The butt, flanges, septum and part of the blade are missing. At the top a small portion of the septum survives where there is an oblique break at the side. Opposite this break there is a small loop but the hole has not formed during the casting process. The blade flares evenly to oblique breaks on the lower part. Consequently, none of the cutting edge has survived. Each face of the blade has a central vertical rib and at the top of one rib, just below the curved stop, there is a crudely formed shield desi…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd October 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd October 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-F4B888
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Bronze Age to post-Medieval cast copper-alloy casting gate (jet) (2150 BC- AD1700). The object is cone-shaped and the surfaces are irregular with patches of brown patina. Height: 16.38; width: 15.39mm; thickness: 14.95mm. Weight: 11.43g.
Created on: Thursday 30th August 2012
Last updated: Saturday 1st September 2012
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Record ID: IOW-63AAB1
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of a Bronze Age cast copper-alloy socketed axehead (1150 BC-800 BC). This fragment consists of parts of the mouth and body and a complete loop. The mouth is bevelled on its outer face and the loop is at an angle of about 5° from the vertical. A casting seam extends over the centre of the loop on to the body below. At the centre of the loop, the seam is not clear and may be worn at this point. The axehead has a green patina with small areas of active corrosion around one of the breaks on the mouth. The breaks appear to be recent rather then old. Height: 35.93mm; wid…
Created on: Thursday 23rd August 2012
Last updated: Monday 19th November 2012
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Record ID: IOW-3A82D5
Object type: BARBED AND TANGED ARROWHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Early Bronze Age barbed-and-tanged flint arrowhead (2150 BC - 1500 BC). The arrowhead is asymmetrical in plan and bi-facially worked over each face. One of the barbs is missing due to a break. The end of the tang is squared. This arrowhead is pale buff. 26.54 x 21.84 x 4.31mm. Weight: 1.65g.. Green Type 2, Group B. For a discussion on different types of barbed-and-tanged arrowheads, see Butler 2005: 162-165.
Created on: Thursday 9th August 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 21st November 2012
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Record ID: IOW-B3F7D1
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A Middle Bronze Age hoard consisting of one cast copper-alloy bracelet and 21 cast copper-alloy ring fragments. Treasure case no. 2012 T430. Newport, Isle of Wight: A hoard of one decorated bracelet and 21 cast cu-alloy ring fragments (IOW-B3F7D1) 2012 T430 Date of discovery: 29.05.2012 . Circumstances of discovery: Metal detecting on cultivated land in the parish of Newport, Isle of Wight. Description: A hoard of one cast copper-alloy bracelet and 21 cast copper alloy ring fragments. According to the finder, the bracelet and ring fragments were found just below the top soi…
Created on: Sunday 3rd June 2012
Last updated: Thursday 5th December 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newport', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-9530E7
Object type: GOUGE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Bronze Age cast copper-alloy socketed gouge (c. 1150 BC-c. 800 BC). This is the lower part including the cutting edge. It is 'C'-shaped in cross-section and has a pronounced furrow throughout its length on the rear face. In plan, the sides taper inwards from the break at the top to the cutting edge at the bottom. The distance between the base of the socket and the base of the cutting edge is about 21.75mm. On the rear face, just below the break, there is a circular hole, about 2.32mm in diameter. This may have been used to secure a peg. The furrow has numerous longit…
Created on: Thursday 26th April 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 9th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-817C77
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Middle Bronze Age cast copper-alloy palstave (1500 BC-1150 BC). This object is the majority of a blade. It has an asymmetrical cutting edge and a transverse break at the top. From the breaks both sides flare outwards and downwards to the cutting edge which is corroded and blunt. It is 'V'-shaped in side profile. The surfaces are pitted and corroded. There are no cast marks or evidence for re-sharpening. The break is old and abraded.
Created on: Friday 13th April 2012
Last updated: Monday 16th April 2012
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Record ID: IOW-AC5A30
Object type: BARBED AND TANGED ARROWHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Late Neolithic to Early Bronze Age barbed-and-tanged flint arrowhead. (2300-1500 BC). This arrowhead is asymmetrical in shape with one barb, most of the tang and the tip missing. It is sub-triangular in plan, pointed oval in cross-section and is light grey and semi-translucent with a reddish tinge. The arrowhead has been bi-facially knapped using a number of different techniques using percussion as well as pressure flaking. Both faces of the arrowhead have been retouched to create sharp edges to the blade of the arrowhead. The breaks appear to be old. This arrowhead …
Created on: Tuesday 14th February 2012
Last updated: Monday 10th March 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-AC39E4
Object type: BARBED AND TANGED ARROWHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Late Neolithic to Early Bronze Age barbed-and-tanged flint arrowhead. (2300-1500 BC). This arrowhead is symmetrical and sub-triangular in plan, pointed-oval in cross-section It is sub-triangular in plan, pointed oval in cross-section and is light grey and semi-translucent with a reddish tinge. The arrowhead has been bi-facially knapped using a number of different techniques using percussion as well as pressure flaking. Both faces of the arrowhead have been invasively retouched to create sharp edges to the blade of the arrowhead. In plan, the sides of the blade are slightl…
Created on: Tuesday 14th February 2012
Last updated: Monday 10th March 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-242AF7
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete later Early Bronze Age cast copper-alloy flat axehead (c. 2000-c. 1700 BC). An almost complete Early Bronze Age cast copper-alloy undecorated developed flat axe (c. 2050 - 1700 BC). This implement is sub-rectangular in plan and pointed-oval in side view. In plan, the end of the butt is rounded and the sides are parallel and have a width of about 23.0mm and a maximum thickness of 13.17mm. The long side-edges of the axe have been raised to form slight flanges. These seem to have been cast rather than hammer-raised. The septum begins about 44.0mm from the butt where …
Created on: Wednesday 8th February 2012
Last updated: Friday 10th February 2012
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Record ID: IOW-7A5AA3
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of Bronze Age cast copper-alloy spear head (c. 1500 BC-c. 800 BC). This fragment is the tip of a spear head and is sub-triangular in plan, lozenge-shaped in cross-section. It has a central mid-rib on each face. One mid-rib is more slender than the other. There is an old transverse abraded break at the base and another at the top where the extreme tip is missing. This object is corroded and has patches of a shiny mid-green patina. The breaks are old and patinated. 22.9 x 9.9 x 4.1mm. Weight: 3.20g.
Created on: Thursday 1st December 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 21st June 2023
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Record ID: IOW-67E9F0
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of Bronze Age cast copper-alloy spear head (c. 1500 BC-c. 800 BC). This fragment is the tip of a spear head and is triangular in plan, lozenge-shaped in cross-section. It has a central mid-rib on each face. There is an old transverse abraded break where there is a small gas/air bubble void. This object is corroded and has patches of a shiny mid-green patina. 9.2 x 7.2 x 7.8mm. Weight: 10.02g.
Created on: Wednesday 30th November 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 21st June 2023
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Record ID: IOW-544B35
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Bronze Age cast copper-alloy looped palstave (1500 BC-1150 BC). Part of the butt end and the loop are missing. In plan, the sides flare slightly from the butt towards the straight stops where the maximum width is 29.3mm. Just above the stop, the septum has a thickness of 7.6mm and at the top its thickness is 5.4mm. All the flanges are worn down or broken. The blade has parallel sides and is sub-oval in cross-section at the top and then becomes flatter towards the cutting edge. The cutting edge has a width of 25.6mm. In plan, the cutting edge is slightly curved and one c…
Created on: Thursday 17th November 2011
Last updated: Saturday 19th November 2011
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Record ID: IOW-12A4B0
Object type: BARBED AND TANGED ARROWHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Early Bronze Age barbed and tanged flint arrowhead (2150-1500 BC). This light grey flint arrowhead is convex on both sides. The tips of the point and barbs are missing. Both sides have been pressure flaked and one side has small areas of buff cortex. This arrowhead is similar to the group described within Butler (who is summarising Green's': Flint Arrowheads of the British Isles') and is best described as a fancy barbed and tanged arrowhead. See: Butler 2005, 'Prehistoric Flintwork', 162-165. 29.7 x 17.4 x 4.6mm. Weight: 1.94g.
Created on: Wednesday 2nd November 2011
Last updated: Monday 10th March 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.