Record ID: NMS-E967A1
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of the blade, including the pointed tip, of a Late Bronze Age copper-alloy sword of Ewart Park type. Approximately 200mm of its length is extant. From the worn transverse break it tapers convexly in width and apparently uniformly in thickness to the tip. In cross-section it is lenticular: each face has a broad central convexity, flanked on each side by a subtle and fine rib running close to (approximately 4mm) and parallel with the edges. Beyond this it tapers concavely to the relatively sharp edges. It is in fairly fresh condition and has a glossy dark green patina on b…
Created on: Monday 23rd January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 17th January 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-C8EA2C
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy late Bronze Age sword hilt probably dating to the Ewart Pak metalworking tradition dated 950 - c.750 cal. BC. The hilt remains consist of the terminal and a small portion of the plate. The terminal is 'fishtailed' with flared, sloping sides and a straight end with a width of 39.68mm and thickness of 2.7mm. The hilt plate is half the width of the terminal end and presents two raised parallel ribs along its length on both faces. Between the ribs is half of the first rivet hole which is where the hilt presents a worn break. Plate width 14.72mm; thickness 4…
Created on: Thursday 23rd September 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 28th September 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sporle with Palgrave', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-3ADFF1
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two joining parts of a Late Bronze Age sword with the hilt and the upper end of the blade missing, in fresh condition. Surfaces are an even brown with two patches of verdigris, one area covered by a thin blue deposit and another with streaks of rust. The non-recent break (old, but not ancient, likely to be post-depositional) between the parts is the result of bending while the upper break appears similar though there is no sign of distortion. Both faces of the blade are similar, a broad central convexity taking up most of the width and flanked by narrow ribs running parallel …
Created on: Wednesday 11th August 2021
Last updated: Friday 27th January 2023
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Record ID: NMS-9983BB
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete hilt of a Late Bronze Age copper alloy sword, slightly bent and with both ends missing. Neither break is recent but the surface of the wider end is less granular and more worn. There are low flanges along the sides. No rivet hole or slot is extant. Length 31.2mm. Width 19.2 - 20.7mm. Thickness 5.8 - 6.2mm. Weight 22.44g. c.1100 - c.800 BC.
Created on: Wednesday 28th April 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
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Record ID: NMS-8B1E0C
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a Late Bronze Age sword blade broken, not recently, at both ends. The midribs are strongly convex and delineated by grooves. Extant length 36.5. Width 36.6mm. Thickness 8.2mm. Weight 38g. c.1000 - c.701 BC.
Created on: Friday 10th July 2020
Last updated: Friday 1st July 2022
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Record ID: NMS-91C2C0
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of late Bronze Age sword blade. It is 28mm wide, with worn edges. The cross-section is pointed-oval, a maximum of 5mm thick, in the centre. The fragment is 26mm long and all breaks are worn. it weighs 17.12g.
Created on: Thursday 5th December 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 15th January 2020
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Record ID: NMS-4DE0A9
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Late Bronze Age copper alloy Cherwell variant Ewart Park sword dating to the period c. 900 - 800 BC. Octagonal-sectioned socketed handle with two rivet holes positioned on the long axis on each face, now filled with corossion product. Within the socket is a fragment of wood, traces of a white substance, possibly adhesive (or wax) and a ring of corrosion product running around the mouth. The handle tapers slightly from a width of 25.5mm to 21.5mm before expanding into the shoulders to a maximum width of 42.1mm. The junction between the integrally cast blade and the hilt is stepped on b…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 9th January 2019
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Record ID: NMS-A215F7
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Middle to Late Bronze Age sword fragment. Second addendum to Bronze Age hoard 2009T653 (NMS-30B786) & 2016T503 (NMS-8E5122). Commences in an old break just below the junction between the hilt and shoulders. The shoulders flare from the break point into points below which the blade tapers to an old break. It is lenticular in cross-section with expanded mid-rib and a flattened, chamfered blade. The edges of the blade are missing due to wear and breakages. Ewart Park SE Step 3 type. Dimensions: Length: 113mm, maximum width: 46.7mm, minimum width: 25.8mm, maximum thickne…
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2018
Last updated: Thursday 8th April 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bawdeswell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-55D7B8
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Bronze Age (-1000 to -800) blade fragment: The cast copper alloy blade fragment is an elongated lozenge in cross-section with a sharp corner in the centre of each face. The breaks across the blade are not old, but not too recent. The edges of the blade are slightly faceted and there are notches along the blade, which are not recent as the patina covers them. The surface of the blade has a mottled dark green and brown patina. It measures 29.87mm long, 23.49mm wide, 5.5mm thick. It weighs 16.63 grams. It is probably a fragment from a sword or rapier of the Late Bronze Age date.
Created on: Monday 5th December 2016
Last updated: Monday 5th December 2016
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Record ID: NMS-07F193
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of Late Bronze Age sword, junction of hilt and blade, both ends missing. Two holes cut by a break on one side of the blade's shoulders, and one on the other. Probably Ewart Park type. Extant length 69mm. Extant width 41mm. 7mm thick. Large patches of the surface are missing. Weighing 57.69g. …
Created on: Wednesday 27th April 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
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Record ID: NMS-04A1D2
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a Late Bronze Age sword, comprising parts of the upper hilt and hafting plate with a (broken) rivet hole on both sides. Two rivet-holes in the grip, that towards the missing terminal is…
Created on: Friday 26th February 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 6th October 2021
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Record ID: NMS-6DE615
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a Late Bronze Age copper alloy sword blade, both ends broken in antiquity. Length 34mm. Width 35mm. Thickness 7mm. Weight 34.16g. c.1000 - c.700 BC.
Created on: Thursday 26th November 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 6th October 2021
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Record ID: NMS-866101
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a Late Bronze Age copper alloy sword handle, both ends broken in antiquity, one across a rivet hole. There is much recent scuffing on both breaks and both edges. All patination has been lost. Extant length and width 26.5 and 20.8mm. Thickness 6.1mm. Weight 10.8g. c.1000 - c.700 BC.
Created on: Wednesday 10th December 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
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Record ID: NMS-FCA9AA
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Short length of Late Bronze Age sword blade, both ends broken, abruptly narrowing to the cutting edges, both of which are damaged.The surfaces are dull and weathered. Extant length and width 23 and 30mm. Thickness 6.9mm. Weight 23.60g. c.1000 - c.700 BC Area 11, within 20m radius of grid reference.
Created on: Thursday 16th October 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 21st April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fincham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-D2C93E
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Two joining fragments of Late Bronze Age sword blade. Lenticular-section, parallel sided, the cutting edge completely missing. The breaks at either end are fairly granular, the joining break cleaner and granular but corroded. Surviving length 96mm. Width 38.5mm. Thickness 7mm. Circa 1000 - 800 BC.
Created on: Tuesday 14th October 2014
Last updated: Thursday 16th October 2014
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Record ID: NMS-387C87
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two fragments probably of one Late Bronze Age copper alloy sword, both with both ends broken. The breaks are not recent apart from one on the smaller piece. Parts of the cutting edges of both are missing, from both ancient and recent damage. Lengths 97 and 170mm. Width 34 and 40mm. Weight 103 and 208g. Probably Ewart Park type. c.950 - c.800 BC.
Created on: Thursday 6th February 2014
Last updated: Friday 23rd May 2014
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Record ID: NMS-5682B5
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of the grip of a Late Bronze Age sword, probably of Ewart Park type, both ends broken across a rivet hole. The sides have begun to curve inwards below the upper break. Extant length 25mm. Width 22.5mm. Thickness 3.5 - 2.5mm. c.1000 - c.800 BC. Finder's no. 23, see annotated map in file.
Created on: Monday 22nd April 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd April 2014
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Record ID: NMS-D753E1
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of Late Bronze Age copper alloy sword blade, both ends broken in antiquity. The cross-section is pointed ovoid, slightly flattened in the centre of both faces. The cutting edges are worn. Length more than 20mm. Width 29.5mm. Thickness 5.7mm. Weigth 12g. c.1000 - c.700 BC.
Created on: Monday 21st January 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 29th January 2013
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Record ID: NMS-025B42
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of Late Bronze Age sword of 'Ewart Park' type: hafting plate with two rivet holes and adjacent part of blade . Ancient breaks across blade and grip. Surviving length 109mm. Width 48mm. 9mm thick. Weighs 133.8g. c.1000 - c.800 BC.
Created on: Friday 11th January 2013
Last updated: Thursday 2nd July 2020
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Record ID: NMS-0056E7
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description 1. Fragment of a Late Bronze Age sword, comprising of the upper hilt with hafting plate perforated by six rivet holes (three on either side of the blade) and a section of the lower blade (including the ricasso). There is also evidence for a rivet hole in the grip just above the break. The lower hilt towards the terminal is missing. The patina is dark green and, the surfaces are marked and the sides are notched in places. There are ancient breaks across the blade and rivet-holes in the hilt. Weight: 110g; Length: c.109mm; Length (of surviving blade): c.55mm; Width (at…
Created on: Thursday 18th October 2012
Last updated: Monday 4th December 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'WITTON', grid reference and parish protected.