Record ID: SWYOR-A51342
Object type: PICKAXE
Broad period: MODERN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded iron tool, perhaps a pickaxe of probably Post Medieval to Modern date. The object is rectangular in section and is a curved tapering spike. It is broken at the wider end where it also splits with a slot in the centre. This may be the start of a socket. The tool is corroded and rusty but in otherwise good condition. It was found on Towton Battlefield, so has been recorded in case it is a Medieval weapon from the battle of 1461, but this seems unlikely having compared it to examples of staff weapons in "Weapons" by the Royal Armouries (2006). It is not similar to the hal…
Created on: Thursday 2nd August 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 5th May 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-C62773
Object type: PICKAXE
Broad period: MESOLITHIC
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint pickaxe, probably Mesolithic c.10500-4300BC. Length 124.3cm, width 47.7mm, thickness 34.8mm and weight of 201.7g.
Created on: Wednesday 6th April 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 6th April 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bekesbourne', grid reference and parish protected.