Record ID: LVPL-4D168B
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy unlooped palstave axehead of middle Bronze Age date (1500-1150 BC). The blade of the palstave has convex expanding sides, and a convex cutting edge. The cutting edge measures 46mm wide and has a thickness of 3mm and has a shallow edge bevel measuring 10mm in width. The cutting edge is blunt and abraded and is slightly asymmetrical. In profile the blade is sub-triangular with the thickest section being at the stop ridge. The blade appears undecorated with either a mid-rib or shield pattern, however the surface is heavily corroded which may be obscuring any …
Created on: Tuesday 24th August 2021
Last updated: Friday 27th August 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wem Rural', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-3F046A
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete cast copper alloy unlooped palstave axehead (Group II) of middle Bronze Age date (1500-1150 BC). The blade of the palstave has convex expanding sides, and a convex cutting edge. The cutting edge measures 68mm wide and has a thickness of 3mm and has an edge bevel measuring 15mm in width. The cutting edge is blunt and abraded and is slightly asymmetrical. In profile the blade is sub-triangular with the thickest section being at the stop ridge. The object measures 30mm in width and 28mm thick at the stop ridge. Below the stop ridge descends a vertical rib that ext…
Created on: Monday 24th February 2020
Last updated: Monday 2nd March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Acton Burnell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL1141
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
Shield pattern motif on the blade, prominent stop-ridge. Corroded condition, some damage to butt-end. Retains some patina.
Created on: Friday 10th March 2000
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'SHROPSHIRE LOPPINGTON', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-65A960
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
Incomplete palstave, butt end damaged and corroded. Incipient stop ridge, flanges extent to cutting edge.
Created on: Wednesday 22nd October 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.