Record ID: BUC-730A0F
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy palstave axe head dating from the Mid Bronze Age, c.1250-1000 BC. The axe is rectangular is shape in the body, widening slightly towards the cutting edge, which is sub-circular and curved. A hammered and trimmed casting seam is visible along both sides.One side flares out slight more to the other. In cross section the cutting edge is triangular in shape. There is a worn break across the body of the palstave which is rectangular in cross section. The axe head has a dark red brown patina. Part of the upper surface has chipped away along the blade edge and alon…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 9th January 2019
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Record ID: BUC-722493
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper alloy unlooped palstave axehead, dating to the middle Bronze Age, 1500-1400 BC. The palstave is rectangular in shape with a central stop ridge which is worn on both sides. In cross section from the top the axehead is H shaped. After the stop ridge the axehead flares out to form a wide curved blade which measures 72.9mm in width. In profile the blade is triangular and narrows to a sharp edge. There are a couple of small breaks and notches in the blade edge. In cross section from the side the axehead is composed of two ovals. On both sides there is a irregular casti…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2018
Last updated: Friday 9th November 2018
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