Record ID: OXON-51F3A7
Object type: DIRK
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description:  An intentionally broken near complete Middle Bronze Age dirk dating from c.1600-1200 cal BC. The dirk has a small break around one rivet hole in its hilt, is missing one rivet (which would have been placed in this hole) and has been intentionally broken before its burials. The hilt of the blade is trapezoidal in plan and mostly flat in cross section. It has a slightly convex butt that would have been c.55mm wide. From this point it widens to 66.7mm wide before narrowing quickly in smooth concave arcs to the blade. It then narrows more gradually down its remaining le…
Created on: Friday 6th May 2022
Last updated: Friday 31st March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brize Norton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-DBFD61
Object type: DIRK
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Middle Bronze Age (c 1400-1100 BC) dirk, 180mm in length. The edges of the blade taper from the butt end, are parallel along most of the blade length and then taper to a leaf-shaped point. The butt is trapezoidal with rivet holes to either side, both of which are broken, which would have secured the hilt. Both rivets are missing. The blade is lozengiform in cross section with a broad and very low central spine. The blade appears to have been intentionally bent at the mid point.
Created on: Sunday 12th September 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd March 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-CDFEEC
Object type: DIRK
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Middle Bronze Age (1400-1100 BC) dirk or rapier, 142.6mm in length. The edges of the blade are straight and gradually taper to a rounded point. The butt is trapezoid with a flat rear and concave shoulders. Rivet holes to either side,of the butt, one of which is partially broken, would have secured the hilt. Both rivets are missing and one of the holes is filled with iron concretion. The blade is lozengiform in cross section and has a very low rounded spine. The rounded tip and uneven edge suggest re-sharpening and a prolonged lifetime of use. The surface of the object shows some dam…
Created on: Wednesday 2nd January 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd March 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BERK-2C1328
Object type: DIRK
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An Early to Middle Bronze Age (1800 - 1400 BC) copper alloy dirk or dagger. Ogival blade expanded centrally. The butt is trapezoid in form with shoulders that curve inwards to the narrow blade. Two rivet holes to the bottom of either side would secure the hilt in place, both of which still retains its rivet; the rivet is 11.5mm long with a 7.4mm diameter and has a slightly expanded domed head at either terminal. The sides of the blade are straight and gradually taper to the point, running down the length of the blade on both sides is a very low central spine. Post depositional corrosi…
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2018
Last updated: Monday 18th April 2022
Spatial data recorded.