Record ID: WMID-D84EFB
Object type: GOUGE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy socketed gouge, of Late Bronze Age dating circa AD 1100 BC to 650 BC. The object consists of the tip only with the rest of the object missing. The tip has a 'U' shaped blade. The gouge has a circular cross section. The object has tapering sides. The upper edge is damaged an uneven. The tip is narrowed, rounded and slightly flattened. One of the long edges faces is flattened. The opposing side is convex. The gouge has a dark green coloured patina with significant abrasion and pitting on the surfaces. An incomplete example is recorded on the PAS database…
Created on: Thursday 17th May 2018
Last updated: Friday 18th May 2018
Spatial data recorded.