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: 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-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: 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: 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: WILT-84C652
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Droplet of bronze, very probably Bronze Age in date. It weighs 8.39g and roughly measures 35x18x(max)4mm. It is flat on one side and domed on the other.
Created on: Thursday 9th June 2005
Last updated: Thursday 10th July 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-9543A0
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Corroded cast copper alloy casting sprue/jet of Bronze Age or later date. A truncated cone shaped body with two curved prongs projecting from the narrow end. The shape reflects the funnel shaped casting gate and two projecting feeders into the casting mould. The base of the cone would have in fact been the upper side into which the metal was poured and the odd protrusion on one side may reflect the metal cooling as it was poured into the mould. The metal is dark green with patches of mid yellow green and pale green corrosion. Comparable examples on the PAS database include IO…
Created on: Thursday 25th April 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 30th April 2013
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-BE84C2
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy casting sprue/jet of Bronze Age or later date. The jet is oval in plan, broadly triangular in cross section and tapers towards the break forming a broadly oval cone. The shape reflects the funnel shaped casting gate and the projecting feeder into the casting mould. The base of the cone would have in fact been the upper side into which the metal was poured and the irregular surface may the metal cooling as it was poured into the mould. The metal has a dark green patina. The casting jet is 39.35mm in length. 23.45mm wide (max), 6.75mm wide (min), 20.0mm in height an…
Created on: Wednesday 2nd October 2013
Last updated: Friday 27th November 2015
Spatial data recorded.