Record ID: BERK-FFF2B5
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy early phase palstave dating to the Middle Bronze Age (c. 1500-1300 BC): The blade of the palstave is sub-trapezoidal in plan with slightly concave sides, flared blade tips, and no side loop. The cutting edge is slightly abraded on one edge although this appears to cut through the patina suggesting post-depositional damage. The sides of the blade are concave in plan, and this curvature stops at the junction of the blade and flange side. In profile the blade is sub-triangular with the widest section being before the stop ridge. The stop ridge has a small hole bef…
Created on: Wednesday 7th March 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd March 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-FFCA9A
Object type: TORC
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A fragment from a cast and then twisted gold bracelet, possibly repurposed into a ring dating to the Middle Bronze Age (c.1300 – 1100 cal BC). The object is made of a gold rod that has been bent into an oval shaped hoop whose two terminals overlap one another. The rod is rectangular in section (c.3.6mm wide and c.3.1mm thick) with slightly accentuated corners created by slightly concave edges. This rod has been twisted moderately (having 5 twists) across its length. Both terminals end in transverse breaks. Dimensions: The ring is 14.8mm long and 13.0mm wide. In it…
Created on: Wednesday 7th March 2018
Last updated: Friday 12th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Piddletrenthide', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-FE6C13
Object type: WASTE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Three lumps of copper-alloy casting waste found in same area as two Bronze Age hoards and therefore possibly associated (YORYM-D2333A and YORYM-D028FE). Largest is 57.37mm in length, 44.33mm in width and weighs 31.14. Smallest is 24.99mm in length, 20.12mm in width and weighs 183g.
Created on: Wednesday 7th March 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 27th March 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-FE43B3
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper-alloy fragment from a Bronze Age axehead (c. 2350 - 801 BC). The fragment is from the corner of the socket of an axehead and has a thick rounded rim along the top edge. The fragment is light green in colour. Unfortunately, not enough remains to be able to assign this axehead to a type or closer date range. The fragment is 19.18mm in length, 14.50mm in width and 5.99mm in thickness. It weighs 6.61g.
Created on: Wednesday 7th March 2018
Last updated: Friday 2nd December 2022
Spatial data recorded.

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Record ID: SF-FDD376
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy metal working debris fragment, dating to the Bronze Age to the Post Medieval period. It has and elongeted drop shape in plan but, instead of the pointed end it has two irregular projections. Both faces have irregular and rippled surfaces. It is dated to 2500 BC-AD 1800. Length: 38.37 mm Width: 24.12 mm Thickness: 4.64 mm Weight: 8.96 g
Created on: Wednesday 7th March 2018
Last updated: Thursday 5th April 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eyke', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-FD6215
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy metal working debris fragment, dating to the Bronze Age to the Post Medieval period. It is sub-rectangular with irregular and slightly undulated sides. The reverse face is flat while the front face is rippled and irregular. The fragment is abraded and pitted as well. It is dated to 2500 BC-AD 1800. Length: 31.75 mm Width: 19.20 mm Thickness: 4.04 mm Weight: 8.36 g
Created on: Wednesday 7th March 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 12th August 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eyke', grid reference and parish protected.