Record ID: WILT-F83A78
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Undatable copper alloy probable casting sprue. It is oval in shape, measuring 37.4x26.6mm and is max.17.7mm thick (at the centre). It weighs 50.14g. The underside is rough and uneven while the opposite surface is rounded and smooth. At the centre, longitudinally, is a 22.5mm long scar, which would presuambly have fed into the mould.
Created on: Thursday 19th July 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BERK-3435B1
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Shapeless lump of copper, possibly Bronze Age metal working debris. Dimensions: weight 760g
Created on: Monday 27th August 2007
Last updated: Thursday 18th March 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SF-9FFB87
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy casting jet or sprue, possibly Bronze Age or later in date. It has an oval upper surface rough to the touch, 38.56mm by 28.19mm in size and two casting projectings on the other face which are parallel and oval in sectio, measuring 37.50mm in total length.
Created on: Thursday 1st November 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Blythburgh', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-14E8A7
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large lump of copper, it's rounded appearence suggests it has cooled from molton metal in a crucible or other mould. One side is almost flat, the top is domed and the sides rounded, it may originally have been oval as it appears to have been cut on one face, the cut is now worn. It may have been made on site or have been carried here for metal working. It is difficult to give this item an exact date although study of the composition might help, a date of Bronze Age - post-medieval has thus been given although it is likely to sit within the earlier part of this range. It is 38.8mm l…
Created on: Thursday 13th December 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-87B648
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy casting jet with stubs of two runners. The jet is flat topped, roughly circular with a domed lower part. While such jets are commonly the result of socketed axe production in the Late Bronze Age they can also be as late as the ost medieval period. It is 36.0 by 31.2mm and 17.6mm thick excluding the runners, 21.5mm including them; the runners are c.8mm in diameter at the base amd it weighs 69 grams.
Created on: Monday 10th November 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Yapton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-6EAF56
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Selection of casting waste and metal working debries made of copper alloy including sprues, mis-cast pieces, a large rough cast piece with many air bubbles that may come from a crucible, several solid cast triangular pieces, probably sprues and a rectangular bar marked into sections with incised lines. The pieces may relate to one period of activity or to several periods. None are distinctinve in age although the the bar appears possibly Post Medieval or Modern while the rough cast piece appears possibly older. It was not possible in the time to record all the pieces seperately but th…
Created on: Friday 21st November 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chichester district', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-9FEA72
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two small ingot fragments, possibly of Bronze Age date though neither object suggests it was part of a bun-shaped ingot. The fragments weigh 29.33g and 35.66g.
Created on: Tuesday 30th December 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SF-48A7B5
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy casting sprue of uncertain date. It is circular in shape with a conical profile and slightly concave flat front face. From the back of the sprue extends a sub-triangular prong, a second corresponding prong now missing due to old breaks. The entire object measures 22.37mm in height, 20.52mm in diameter, and weighs 25.02g. This is a sprue resultant from the casting of copper-alloy. It is of uncertain date ranging from the Bronze Age through to Post-Medieval periods, although finds from the same site may indicate a possible Roman date.
Created on: Wednesday 7th January 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barking', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-19A173
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy bun-shaped ingot, probably of Bronze Age date. The fragment retains part of the circumference.
Created on: Thursday 29th January 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-D70103
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lump or 'cake' of copper alloy metal working debris. The lump has a flat base, mishapen sides and a rounded top with a sub-circular depression roughly in the centre. Such objects are often indicative of Bronze Age metalworking. However, due to their basic form and consequent lack of diagnostic features they are largely undateable, unless found in association with other dateable objects. Width: 36.22, Thickness: 25.8 Weight: 107g
Created on: Thursday 19th February 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near east Lydeard', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-E85056
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two small copper alloy ingots, both probably of Bronze Age date. 1. 79g, 17.55mm thick 2. 56.18g, 15.64mm thick.
Created on: Wednesday 4th March 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-1A4572
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Late Bronze Age to Medieval copper alloy casting sprue, weighing 17.6g. It consists of a rough textured, oval sectioned mouth (23x12mm), which narrows to a D-shaped in section stem (being curved to one face), 16x14x6.75mm. This is snapped at its base and a jagged edge is apparent below. To one side of the main trunk is a flat-sectioned projection of metal, c.15x14x1.51mm, with a torn and jagged edge. The curved side of the object is smooth whereas the other side is rough. Measures 26.91x35.46mm.
Created on: Wednesday 6th May 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Swindon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-83C855
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Probably Late Bronze Age bronze/ copper alloy casting sprue, weighing 28.5g. It is shaped like a funnel and smooth around the edges, while rough on top (at the ‘open’ end). This end measures 26.02x16.86mm. The casting sprue stands 22.52mm with a (old) break at the other end, 17.02x5.76mm. This break is D-shaped in section, as is the trunk of the sprue (which is parallel sided).
Created on: Monday 11th May 2009
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd May 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-09EC87
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Late Bronze/Early Iron copper nugget piece possibly casting waste dating between 1150-300BC. The length is 30mm, the width is 20mm, the thickness is 11mm and the weight is 15.49g
Created on: Tuesday 22nd June 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd August 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'SOUTH LAKES', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-8721A4
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy This object was originally suggested to be a possible Mount, from furniture or a box of Roman date. Peter Reavill kindly offers an alternative identification of the object as a casting well with runners from an episode of metalworking dating from between Later Prehistory (circa 1500 BC) to the end of the Roman period. The object was described as follows: Cast oval plano-convex object with a pair of angled lugs projecting from its upper surface. Other surface irregularities may represent further elements of a decorative scheme, though the abraded and knobbly surface …
Created on: Wednesday 15th June 2011
Last updated: Monday 30th July 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brookenby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-9DC4E4
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small fragment of a probable Bronze Age plano-convex copper alloy bun ingot.
Created on: Wednesday 21st September 2011
Last updated: Friday 14th October 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SF-DACFF3
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Ten cast copper-alloy molten irregular shaped fragments of metal working debris, these are undatable.
Created on: Monday 28th January 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Steeple Bumpstead', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-462516
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lump of solidified molton copper. It has a flat base and a domed top. It has been cut on two, opposite sides; one is a straighter, clean cut; and there is evidence of sooting to three sides. The object is 32.8mm long, 20.5mmwide and 17.8mm thick. It weighs 47.71gms. This was part of either a small ingot or a lump of molton copper formed in something like a crucible. It was probably carried in this form from elsewhere as travelling metal workers and traders would often carry lumps of metal around for forming on the site where objects were needed. It's lack of distincive form makes i…
Created on: Thursday 14th February 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chichester area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-E7F042
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Bronze Age plano-convex bun ingot. The diameter is approximately 110mm.
Created on: Wednesday 5th March 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-918C77
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lump of metal working slag with traces of fired clay attached to it, possibly from a furnace lining. The slag is from smelting or re-melting a non-ferrous metal for casting. The lump is 31.6mm long by 23.3mm wide by 17.4mm thick and weighs 32.5 grams.
Created on: Thursday 13th March 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-181C95
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Droplet of copper alloy, light green in colour and powdery, possibly Bronze Age or Iron Age in date. It measures 9.4x9.5x6.3mm and weighs 2.7g
Created on: Wednesday 7th May 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-013803
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Five pieces of copper alloy of various size. The pieces were found over 20 years ago near Bronze Age items including axes which were previously on display in Arundel Museum and a chisel (SUSS-00F4DA). Ben Roberts (Curator of Bronze Age material, British Museum) commented that none of the five were distincly Bronze Age in form and all of them may be Bronze Age or equally may be later pieces. They all appear to have been formed from molton copper alloy. Piece 1: roughly oval plano-convex piece with a rough, flat bottom and slightly smoother domed top. One edge has been cut off flat in…
Created on: Friday 30th May 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Littlehampton', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: YORYM-4B9E55
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Three fragments of metal working debris, weight: 78g in total.
Created on: Monday 21st July 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brantingham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-023F03
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Bracknell Forest
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small lump of green copper alloy ingot, possibly of Bronze Age date.
Created on: Thursday 22nd April 2010
Last updated: Friday 23rd April 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Warfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-367567
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy casting jet of probabl Late Bronze Age date (1150 Bc-800 BC). This casting jet has a single runner and an uneven, roughly flat surface, at the top. It is sub-circular in plan with a domed lower part. These jets are commonly the result of socketed axe production in the Late Bronze Age. However, they can also be as late as the post-Medieval period. The object has a green patina that has exfoliated in places. 27.0 x 44.7 x 36.1mm. Weight: 130.74g.
Created on: Saturday 24th April 2010
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-D46DA3
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment from a cast copper alloy object of uncertain date. It is flat, sub-rectangular in shape and rectangular in section. On one face are traces of what appears to be a white metal coating, while on the opposite face the object has been left rough and unfinished. It measures 18.63mm in width, 13.31mm in height, 3.99mm in thickness, and weighs 4.43g. This is possibly a fragment from a larger finished object, although it is equally plausible that it is a by-product of metal working. Not enough of the object survives to be certain of its form or function and it could therefore date t…
Created on: Monday 8th June 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gedding', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-FA4F72
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable Late Bronze Age (1100 BC - 800 BC) fragment of casting sprue, weighing 6.3g. It is oval in cross-section and measures 15.34x10.95 at the wider end, which has a rough surface. The sprue narrows over 14.97mm to an old break 8.64x3.82mm. The sprue forms in the channels of the mould through which molten metal is poured in the process of casting, and which subsequently hardens and is removed. Although the colour of the metal suggests a Bronze Age date, it could conceivably date later.
Created on: Wednesday 9th December 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cricklade area', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-C94CF3
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small piece of copper-alloy metal working debris of Bronze Age or later date. It is elongated, sub-oval shaped in section and measures 34.51mm in length, 15.11mm in maximum width, 4.53mm in thickness, and weighs 4.86g.
Created on: Tuesday 12th January 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Icklingham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-3E4973
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two fragments of a plano-convex bun ingot, probably of Late Bronze Age date. Both pieces include a portion of the edge. They weigh 223g and 57g. One fragment weighing 33g. One roughly hemispherical fragment, probably a casting well, weighing 62g.
Created on: Sunday 7th March 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-2219C2
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Three small fragments of metal working debris, possibly, though far from certainly, of Bronze Age date. The pieces weigh 45g, 24.25g and 42.95g.
Created on: Sunday 11th October 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BERK-D57190
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of copper alloy slag of unknown date. The fragment is triangular with a curved edge. It thickens gradually to the centre point (thickness from 5mm to 32.12mm). the edges have vertical striations with hollow ‘pockets’. One surface is smooth, the other pitted. The copper alloy has an orange/brown surface with patches of pale green and bright blue. Dimensions: length: 73.50mm; width: 74.37mm; thickness: 32.12mm; weight: 535g
Created on: Friday 29th September 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SF-036CC7
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy casting jet or sprue which could be Bronze Age or later in date. It is oval in shape with two diagonal projections from one face. It measures 17.84mm in length and 13.76mm in height.
Created on: Wednesday 13th December 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wickham Skeith', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-F93A85
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lump of copper alloy ingot. The object is slightly wedge-shaped in section and is not obviously part of a circular 'bun'.
Created on: Thursday 18th January 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

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Record ID: SF-BC8CA4
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy casting sprue or jet, oval in cross-section with one flat face and one projecting tapering face. It measures 26.2mm in length, 25.5mm in width and 18.8mm in thickness. The flat oavl face is rough to the touch and the rest smooth. This casting sprue could be Bronze Age or later in date.
Created on: Monday 16th January 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Westley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-8F14C2
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
In 1984 a Founders Hoard of mid – late Bronze Age metal work was unearthed. The Hoard consisted of eight objects. Two of the objects join together to form what could be part of a bronze bowl or caldron; however the piece could simply be a fragment of metal working debris. The Hoard consists of the following: 1) A fragment of a socketed axe SUSS-8F4D33 (found within the metal detectorists collection - it was not kept with the rest of the hoard, but is likely to be from the same find site, the detectorist is deceased). 2) Two fragments of a bronze bowl or caldron or possibly meta…
Created on: Thursday 26th January 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eastbourne area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-778BB1
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two molten solid fragments of cast copper-alloy which is likely to be metal working debris, this could date from the Bronze Age onwards. 1: Oval shaped, 26.3mm in length and 20.5mm in width 5.2mm in thickness, 13.7g in weight. One smooth face and one rough face. 2: Oval shaped, 16.5mm by 14.9mm in size, 6.1mm in thickness, 6.5g in weight.
Created on: Monday 6th February 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Friston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-6F6BC5
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy casting jet or sprue of Bronze Age or later date. Oval in plan with one flat face, rough to the touch and one tapering face, smooth to the touch triangular in section, measuring 37.6mm in length 25.4mm in width and 21.3mm in thickness, it is 39g in weight.
Created on: Thursday 2nd March 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shimpling', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-165265
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper-alloy cast fragment of metal working debris which could be Bronze Age to post medieval in date. Circular in shape with one flat smooth face and one rougher protruding face, measuring 33.8mm in diameter and 4mm in thickness.
Created on: Friday 10th March 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stowlangtoft', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WILT-4246F6
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A metalworking debris possibly of Bronze Age. Flat on the lower face, and partially covered by a yellow patina on the upper. Material: probably copper alloy. Dimensions: length 57 mm, width 44 mm, thickness 13 mm. Weight 83.99 g.
Created on: Friday 24th March 2006
Last updated: Tuesday 27th September 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BERK-A40C94
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Thirty one copper alloy fragments which appear to be metal working waste. They range in size from 2.56g to 297.09g totalling 1043.49g. Pieces of fire-cracked flint, possibly from a kiln or furnace (BERK-A3F087) were also found nearby.
Created on: Monday 10th April 2006
Last updated: Thursday 16th February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Thatcham', grid reference and parish protected.