Record ID: WILT-404C7A
Object type: AWL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy awl of possible Bronze Age date. The widest point of the awl is a short distance past its halfway point, from where it tapers in both directions. One end is rectangular in section terminating in a sharp point, the other end is flattened and curved at the end. The surface has a green patina. Dimensions: 58.39mm long and 4.40mm wide. Weight: 5.16g. There is some debate as to the date of such awls, which probably first appeared in the Late Bronze Age but could conceivably have continued to have been made until much later. The patination of this piece does suggest …
Created on: Tuesday 7th October 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 8th October 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Heytesbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-3B6C58
Object type: RAPIER
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete fragment from a much eroded cast bronze (copper alloy) rapier of Middle Bronze Age date (1500-1150 BC). The fragment consists of just the tip of the blade and is heavily eroded having been much rolled in the ploughsoil, The blade fragment has a high median ridge / mid-rib and distinctive lozenge / diamond shaped section at the break; both these characteristics are diagnostic of rapiers being thought to be used for short sharp lunging, thrusting, or stabbing rather than cutting. The cutting edges have all been lost. The rapier fragment is a mid green colour with an uneven…
Created on: Tuesday 7th October 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 12th May 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lilleshall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-3AFE67
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
A developed flat axe with hammer raised flanges of later Early Bronze Age date (c. 2000 - 1700 BC) specifically of the axe type Arreton which is dated to Early Bronze Age III, of metalworking stage V, which corresponds to Needham's (1996) Period 3 circa 2000 - 1700 CAL BC. The axehead is broadly sub rectangular in plan with a splayed crescent shaped blade. In profile it is broadly lentoid, with slight tapering edges and a thin butt with a rounded shape. The overall length is 108.4mm and the axe weighs 165.7 grams. The butt of the axe has a rounded shape and is very thin, the edges …
Created on: Tuesday 7th October 2014
Last updated: Thursday 27th November 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Telford', grid reference and parish protected.