Record ID: SUR-0DCCB2
Object type: AWL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small and incomplete copper-alloy awl 34.1mm in length with a sub rectangular cross section. One end tapers to a point, which has broken off; the other to a rounded and incomplete chisel tip. The surface has a deep-green patina with considerable loss, but there is no evident decoration.
Created on: Monday 5th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 5th February 2024
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Record ID: NARC-BCC57A
Object type: AWL
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete flint Awl of Mesolithic to Neolithic date (9000-2350 BC). The object is sub-spatulate in plan and concavo-convex in section. The dorsal surface is convex with three predominant negative scars and corresponding arrises. The left and right hand edges have a small amount of semi-abrupt retouch. It tapers to form a projecting distal spur. The proximal edge is blunted. There is a small amount of cortex retained along the mesal left hand edge and proximal right hand edge. The ventral surface is slightly concave with shallow ripples of percussion emanating from the proximal end. …
Created on: Tuesday 18th February 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 19th February 2020
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Record ID: BUC-23F078
Object type: AWL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy possible awl of uncertain date, possibly dating to the Late Bronze Age - Medieval period, 1150 BC - AD.1100. The object is a single cast chisel with a flat bladed terminal that widens towards the middle of the piece before tapering down to a point which is now worn. There is no decoration on the object and it has an dark red brown patina. Small chisels and tools of this type were used for an extensive period of time, not simply in the Bronze age, but also in later periods for jewellery making and fine work. As such dating the object is difficult. The awl mea…
Created on: Tuesday 26th June 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2019
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