Record ID: SF-49068B
Object type: CHISEL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy early Bronze Age probable axe-chisel (or diminutive axe). The object is a narrow, sub-triangular shape with a rounded butt and gently outwards curving narrow blade end. In profile the object is lenticular - expanding slightly towards the centre and narrowing towards each end. The surface of the metal is heavily corroded with the outer edge of the blade now entirely missing. With its small size and narrow body and cutting edge this object probably fits best into a group of objects that Needham (1996) describes as 'axe-chisels…
Created on: Monday 27th November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 7th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Southolt', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-81B0CD
Object type: CHISEL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy fragment of a probably Bronze Age chisel, dating to 1100-800 BC. It is sub-rectangular in plan and tapers towards the complete end. This expanded end appears to be bevelled, suggesting that it is a blade. The other end is irregularly broken. The object is rectangular in cross-section and thins towards the blade. The surface of the metal is pitted with corrosion and the long edges are slightly damaged at the same length. See Pendleton (1999, fig.67, no.291) for a very similar example. See also PAS record: SF-498094 and SF-3041F9. Length: 53.33 mm Width: 15.00 …
Created on: Tuesday 29th October 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 8th April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Horringer', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-F59C95
Object type: CHISEL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A complete cast copper-alloy socketed chisel of Late Bronze Age date and probable Ewart Park metalworking phase attribution c. 900-750 BC. In form it is very similar in appearance to socketed axes, though the small size of this object heavily infers that function as a chisel is far more likely. The socket mouth is widened and circular in plan, tapering slightly to the midpoint of the object before expanding outwards again towards the flared working end of the object. Preserved in good condition with an even greyish-coloured metal and encrustations covering some portions of the object,…
Created on: Thursday 12th April 2018
Last updated: Friday 8th March 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beck Row', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-48C71D
Object type: CHISEL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy chisel fragment dating to the Bronze Age. It is rectangular in plan as well as in cross section; one end is bevelled and it might be interpreted as the cutting edge while the other end tapers and becomes thinner towards the incomplete terminal due to corrosion. The object is very worn and pitted. 1100-850 BC in date. Length: 45.34 mm Width: 12.75 mm Thickness: 5.47 mm Weight: 15.76 g
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eyke', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-3041F9
Object type: CHISEL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy object, possibly a flat tanged chisel of Bronze Age date. It is trapezoidal in shape with straight sides and expanding slightly towards one end. This expanded end it outwardly rounded and appears to be bevelled, suggesting that it is a blade. The other end is irregularly rounded, but appears to be a break. The object is rectangular in cross-section and of fairly even thickness along its length. The surface of the metal is heavily pitted with corrosion and the edges are damaged. Its bright green patina also suggests a prehistoric date. See Pendleton (1999,…
Created on: Thursday 3rd August 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 6th September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Great Barton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-34FC41
Object type: CHISEL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy tanged chisel dating to the Late Bronze Age (probably of the Ewart Park metalworking phase), c. 1100-800 BC. It is broadly triangular in plan and section, with a thinned working edge that thickens into a tang before abruptly truncating prior to the characteristic collar which separates the 'chisel' end from the hafted section. Preserved in poor condition with a pitted dark green patina with patches of active corrosion, it survives to a length of 41.40mm, 25.07mm wide at its working end and 5.23mm thick at its midpoint. It weighs 17.04g. A number of sim…
Created on: Friday 28th April 2017
Last updated: Monday 18th September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hinderclay', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-3CA0C8
Object type: CHISEL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy tanged chisel dating to the Late Bronze Age (probably of the Ewart Park metalworking phase), c. 1100-800 BC. It is broadly triangular in plan and section, with a thinned working edge that thickens into a tang before abruptly truncating prior to the characteristic collar which separates the 'chisel' end from the tang. Preserved in fair condition with an even greenish patina, it measures 45.30mm long, 29.22mm wide at its cutting edge and 3.62mm thick at its midpoint. It weighs 12.61g. A number of similar tanged chisels have been recorded on the PAS data…
Created on: Wednesday 28th December 2016
Last updated: Thursday 16th February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Risby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-498094
Object type: CHISEL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy flat tanged chisel of Bronze Age date. It is triangular in form, rectangular in section, tapering to a pointed butt end and expanding towards the blade end, which is incomplete due to old breaks. The surfaces have a pitted green/brown patina that has areas of corrosion and post-depositional damage, particularly at the blade and butt ends. The entire object measures 81.32mm in length, 15.30mm in width (at blade end), 5.28mm in thickness and 22.12g in weight. This is a flat tanged chisel of Bronze Age date, perhaps dating to the Middle Bronze Age or sli…
Created on: Wednesday 21st August 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 14th January 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barking', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-55D825
Object type: CHISEL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy object, possibly a chisel or similar item. It is rectangular in form, triangular in section and terminates in old breaks at the thicker end. The blade(?) end is narrow and missing parts of its outer edge due to old breaks. There is no evidence for the object ever having had a curving blade or flanges since the sides appear to be complete. All surfaces have a brown patina that is pitted in places with some copper-alloy corrosion. The entire fragment measures 35.09mm in length, 17.84mm in width, 6.76mm in thickness and 20.22g in weight. The precise for…
Created on: Wednesday 10th April 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 15th January 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Creeting St Peter', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-4000E7
Object type: CHISEL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete and worn cast copper-alloy flat, tanged chisel or leather working knife of Bronze Age date. Only the blade end and a small section of the tang survive, the remainder now missing due to old breaks. The tang is solid, oval sectioned and expands to a flattened blade end. This is triangular in form and profile, with a crescentic blade that extends further to one side than the other giving it an asymmetrical appearance. The surfaces have the remains of a worn and pitted dark brown patina. It measures 23.52mm in length, 18.44mm in width, 5.12mm in thickness and 4.75g in weight…
Created on: Friday 2nd November 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 13th November 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Elmswell', grid reference and parish protected.