Record ID: HAMP-8548DB
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy casting jet of probable Bronze Age date (2150 BC - 800 BC). The object has a flat sub-oval head, the surface of which is irregular and pitted. This uneven surface was probably created when the molten metal was solidifying. Below extend a pair of sprue elements (feeders) at c.135 degree angles. Each feeder is c.13mm long and D-shaped in cross-section, being flat to the inside surface. Both ends (measuring 12.6x9.6mm and 14.1x10.9mm) have rectangular depressions at the centre. The object has a mid- green patina and a lightly pitted surface. The jet stands 29.8mm in heig…
Created on: Wednesday 9th December 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 16th December 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-3F3166
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Bronze Age plano-convex bun ingot weighing 25.18g.
Created on: Wednesday 31st December 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 31st December 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-A1C3D4
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy unidentified object, possibly a fragment of metalworking debris dating to the Late Bronze Age (c. 1000-800 BC). The object is rectangular in shape; one face is flat with three vertical grooves which run the entire length of the face, which create four raised ridges. The other side of the object is undecorated and rounded, creating a semi-circular cross-section. The object is broken at either end due to old breaks and there is a visible casting flaw at one end, which appears to be a bubble. The object measures 32.2 mm in length, 27.6 mm wide, 9.2 mm thick and wei…
Created on: Tuesday 10th February 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 24th February 2015
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.

Record ID: SUR-3839E8
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of cast copper alloy casting waste. The fragment may be a casting well, perhaps of Bronze Age date..
Created on: Monday 25th November 2013
Last updated: Monday 6th January 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-F09F01
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Windsor and Maidenhead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a plano-convex bun ingot of Middle to Late Bronze Age date, c1200-700BC. The fragment weighs 215g.
Created on: Monday 16th June 2014
Last updated: Monday 16th June 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-5B5051
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lump of copper alloy ingot weighing 108g. The ingot is not part of a plano-convex bun ingot and its date is uncertain, though a Bronze Age date is very probable. The lump is very roughly rectangular and has concave facets.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd September 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd September 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SF-7FD366
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy cast metal working sprue or casting jet which could be Bronze Age or later in date. Oval in shape with a rough upper face and two incomplete parallel rectangular sectioned projections on the lower face. It measures 32.91mm by 22.98mm in size and 16.02mm in thickness.
Created on: Tuesday 18th December 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Thrandeston', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-E6C93B
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Three fragments of Bronze Age to post-medieval copper alloy metal working debris. All three are undiagnostic in form with multiple worn breaks, although one is rounded and could possibly be from the socket of a late Bronze Age axe. 1. Length: 34.12mm, width: 27.62mm, thickness: 20.10mm, weight: 56.49g 2. Length: 38.19mm, width: 16.66mm, thickness: 16.87mm, weight: 20.24g 3. Length: 36.60mm, width: 23.59mm, thickness: 15.11mm, weight: 34.95g
Created on: Thursday 9th July 2015
Last updated: Thursday 9th July 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Framlingham', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: PUBLIC-B6D07E
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Three large globular fragments of copper-alloy metal working debris, Bronze Age or later in date.
Created on: Wednesday 11th February 2015
Last updated: Thursday 12th February 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bury St Edmunds', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-8B8EE1
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lump of material consisting largely of copper alloy, probably from bronze making. Not datable without analysis but possibly Bronze Age in origin, but could be Roman or even Medieval. Measures 56mm in length, 35mm in width, 24mm in thickness and weighs 135.21g.
Created on: Wednesday 12th December 2012
Last updated: Monday 17th December 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Crayke', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BUC-584369
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable copper alloy casting sprue or manufacturing waste dating from the late Bronze Age to Modern period. The object is funnel shaped, round and flat on one side with an irregular shaped stem projecting from underneath. It has a dark green patina, with patches of red brown. It measures 21.8mm in length, 22.4mm in width, 17.7mm in thickness and weighs 19.13g. Similar records on the database include SF-EE942E, IOW-B7A300 and NLM-0CAEB5.
Created on: Monday 23rd July 2018
Last updated: Monday 23rd July 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-FFCB8C
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small piece of copper alloy metal working debris, of probable Prehistoric date, c. 2100 BC - AD 43. The potential ingot consists of a slightly irregular bar of copper alloy with an oval cross-section, both ends are abraded, but the object appears complete. There are no markings on the surface which has a dark brown patina, where this has been lost it reveals a bright green core. Dimensions: length 56.1mm; width 11.1mm; thickness 8.5mm; weight 24.02g. Whilst similar objects have been identified as Early Medieval based on comparison to Anglo-Scandinavian silver ingots (e.g. LANC…
Created on: Wednesday 6th September 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 6th September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North Petherton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-4912F2
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy casting well and jet dating to a period between 1000 BC to +AD 1500. The jet has a narrow oval section.
Created on: Monday 16th October 2017
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-3C8609
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper metal working debris. A small irregularly shaped fragment of solidified copper alloy slag. All surfaces are uneven with vesicles, and there are a few small black flecks, possibly of charcoal, incorporated. The fragment is corroded and there are patches of green verdigris generally present. The maximum length is 65.5mm, width is 30.5mm and thickness is 21.9mm, and it weighs 88.3gms. A mid-late Bronze age spearhead, recorded as PUBLIC-5374D9, was found quite close to this item. The smelting of copper in rural locations may be indicative of Bronze Age activity, alth…
Created on: Sunday 31st May 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd June 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Heather', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-085BF7
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A piece of copper metal working debris. A small irregularly shaped fragment of solidified copper slag. The surface is lumpy and uneven with one side flatter than the other, which may indicate that the molten slag solidified onto a flat surface. Both faces are corroded with dark and lighter green verdigris generally present. The maximum dimensions are 27.3 by 23.4 across by 7.9mm thick, and it weighs 12.7 grams. The smelting of copper in rural locations is likely to be indicative of Bronze Age activity (and an early Bronze age axehead [PUBLIC-D25B73] was found quite close to this…
Created on: Monday 24th June 2019
Last updated: Monday 1st July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ibstock', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-D42EFA
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible copper-alloy metalworking debris fragment, dating to the Bronze Age to the Post- Medieval period. It is a solid cylindrical bar with lumps and traces of corrosion on the surface. The object might also be the remains of a short tool, like a awl, which have been discarded. It is dated to 2500 BC- AD 1800. Length: 43.11 mm Diameter: 8.48 mm Weight: 16.82 g
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 7th March 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rendlesham', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-021989
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible copper-alloy metal working debris fragment of uncertain date from the Bronze Age to the Post- Medieval period. It is sub-oval in plan with irregular sides. The back is partially flat while the front face is irregularly concave. The shape and surface suggest the way the fragment was formed, probably through dripping and drying of the melted metal. Dated to 2500 BC to AD 1800. Length: 38.86 mm Width: 27.15 mm Thickness: 13.31 mm Weight: 43.78 g
Created on: Friday 23rd February 2018
Last updated: Thursday 5th April 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eyke', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-FD6215
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy metal working debris fragment, dating to the Bronze Age to the Post Medieval period. It is sub-rectangular with irregular and slightly undulated sides. The reverse face is flat while the front face is rippled and irregular. The fragment is abraded and pitted as well. It is dated to 2500 BC-AD 1800. Length: 31.75 mm Width: 19.20 mm Thickness: 4.04 mm Weight: 8.36 g
Created on: Wednesday 7th March 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 12th August 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eyke', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-FDD376
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy metal working debris fragment, dating to the Bronze Age to the Post Medieval period. It has and elongeted drop shape in plan but, instead of the pointed end it has two irregular projections. Both faces have irregular and rippled surfaces. It is dated to 2500 BC-AD 1800. Length: 38.37 mm Width: 24.12 mm Thickness: 4.64 mm Weight: 8.96 g
Created on: Wednesday 7th March 2018
Last updated: Thursday 5th April 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eyke', grid reference and parish protected.