Record ID: BUC-E3E35D
Object type: SCABBARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy scabbard chape dating to the late Bronze Age, 1150 - 800 BC. The chape is sub triangular or ogival in shape, and lozenge shaped in cross section. At the open end the chape curves upwards into two convex arms, creating a crescent shape. The outside edges curve down gradually to half way down the chape, before narrowing at a more steep angle. The chape terminates with a rounded knop, at the end of which is a circular hole and rivet to attach the knop. Running down the centre of the chape on both sides is a raised ridge, this slopes gradually down to the edge of t…
Created on: Thursday 5th July 2018
Last updated: Thursday 16th August 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BUC-76EAB1
Object type: SCABBARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of the terminal end of a Late Bronze Age sword chape. The chape is hollow and of lozenge-shape section with rounded (or worn) corners. The enclosed terminal is very slightly expanded. The chape fragment is broken at the upper edge.
Created on: Friday 12th January 2007
Last updated: Wednesday 6th December 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Saunderton', grid reference and parish protected.