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Record ID: LVPL-DC197E
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Bury
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy ingot or 'cake' possibly dating from the Bronze Age period. The object is irregular in plan and curved in profile with one smooth concave face and a rough uneven outer convex face. The outer face is rough and pitted.
The edges of the object are uneven and rough but with an even patina due to breaks during antiquity. The object has a light green patina and is probably the result of metal working. The colour, texture, shape and formation of the ingot suggests that it may date from the Bronze age period, however without metallurgical analysis it is difficult to dat…
Created on: Thursday 17th November 2016
Last updated: Thursday 17th November 2016
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This findspot is known as 'Simister', grid reference and parish protected.
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