Record ID: YORYM-62040E
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy blade, probably from a sword dating to the late Bronze Age period, c. AD 1000-800 BC. The fragment is from the blade section of the sword and is sub-rectangular in profile and lenticular in section. The fragment narrows slightly in width and thickness from one transverse break to the other. Both breaks are worn preventing a judgment on whether the breaks are deliberate or not. The surface of the fragment is very worn with little of the remaining surface and edges remaining. The fragment has a worn brown and gre…
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-4BBB34
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy late Bronze Age sword hilt probably dating to the Wilburton or Ewart Park metalworking tradition and dating to 1000 - c.800. BC. The terminal is 'fishtailed', and 31.8mm wide, with flared, pointed ends and a small concave depression in the middle. The hilt plate is 19.6mm wide and presents two raised parallel ribs along its length on both faces, with a broad central groove between. The object has broken across the first rivet hole which has a casting seam around the inside edge. The object is heavily abraded and all breaks are patinated.
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-BB574A
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Bath and North East Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of Late Bronze Age cast copper alloy blade/sword dating from c. 1000 to 800 BC. The blade fragment has a surviving length of 45.9mm, with a surviving width of 35.58mm. It is broadly trapezoid in plan and is lenticular in cross-section. The blade edges are heavily eroded leaving no original surface. Both cutting edges are worn and incomplete and the perpendicular edges to these are broken so that the original length of the blade is unknown as well as the position of this fragment along it, though it is likely between the hilt and the middle of the sword a…
Created on: Thursday 1st February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Compton Martin', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-FC4E13
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy possible sword fragment. Cast straight-sided trapezoid object of lentoid or flattened lozenge section, here taken to be the tip of a sword, dagger or rapier, broken at either end. The break at the wider end is relatively recent but the other, nearer the tip of the putative weapon, is ancient. Suggested date: Middle to Late Bronze Age, 1600-800BC Length: 22.9mm, Width: 14.7mm, Thickness: 2.5mm, Weight: 3.01gms
Created on: Monday 30th October 2023
Last updated: Monday 30th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'East Lindsey', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-9148D5
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Late Bronze Age copper-alloy sword dating 1000-800 BC. It consists of a fragment of the blade. It is sub-rectangular in plan and lenticular in section. One end contains a fairly recent break, tapering inwards into a fairly old break. The edges are bevelled. The faces of the blade are plain. The fragmentary remains preclude typological designation so it is broadly dated to the Late Bronze Age.
Created on: Wednesday 25th October 2023
Last updated: Friday 8th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bulmer', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-18B771
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy sword fragment, dating to Late Bronze Age, 1000-800 BC. Cast fragment of a long narrow leaf-shaped blade. A flattened rhomboid section at the narrower end of the fragment and the wider end is rendered lentoid. The mid rib is still visible, with old breaks at either end of the section and the cutting edge is uneven. Measurements: The length is 37.88mm, the width is 24.94mm and the weight is 25.53g. Similar objects recorded: NLM-A7B315 and NLM-6C8397.
Created on: Wednesday 13th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th September 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DEV-85F591
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two fragments of a sword blade, or possibly a dirk or rapier, dating to the Middle to Late Bronze Age period, c. 1200 - 800 BC. The two fragments can be refitted, and the tapering width suggests they belong to the distal end of a blade. The larger fragment is wider and the edges taper gently towards the second fragment. The second smaller fragment is narrower and tapers further still towards the tip of the blade, which is missing. The blade has a lenticular shaped cross-section and a low, broad central ridge. The edges ar…
Created on: Wednesday 6th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th September 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-A4C317
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Published
One of three fragments of a Late Bronze Age copper-alloy leaf-shaped sword. The morphology indicates that the sword is of Ewart Park Type, a widespread type which belongs to the Ewart Park Metalworking Assemblage (c. 1000-800 BC) (Needham 1996; Needham et al. 1997). This is the third fragment, representing the lower blade- other fragments are recorded as NMGW-A49E88 and NMGW-A4A891. The sword is incomplete, missing the terminal end of the hilt and the majority of the mid- and lower blade. There is a clear refit between the lower hilt and upper blade fragments, whilst th…
Created on: Monday 14th August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-A4A891
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One of three fragments of a Late Bronze Age copper-alloy leaf-shaped sword. The morphology indicates that the sword is of Ewart Park Type, a widespread type which belongs to the Ewart Park Metalworking Assemblage (c. 1000-800 BC) (Needham 1996; Needham et al. 1997). This is the second fragment, representing the upper blade- the other fragments are recorded as NMGW-A49E88 and NMGW-A4C317. The sword is incomplete, missing the terminal end of the hilt and the majority of the mid- and lower blade. There is a clear refit between the lower hilt and upper blade fragments,…
Created on: Monday 14th August 2023
Last updated: Monday 14th August 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-A49E88
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One of three fragments of a Late Bronze Age copper-alloy leaf-shaped sword. The morphology indicates that the sword is of Ewart Park Type, a widespread type which belongs to the Ewart Park Metalworking Assemblage (c. 1000-800 BC) (Needham 1996; Needham et al. 1997). This is the first fragment, representing the handle- other fragments are recorded as NMGW-A4C317 and NMGW-A4A891 The sword is incomplete, missing the terminal end of the hilt and the majority of the mid- and lower blade. There is a clear refit between the lower hilt and upper blade fragments, whils…
Created on: Monday 14th August 2023
Last updated: Monday 14th August 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-AE420A
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of a cast copper-alloy Late Bronze Age sword of the Ewart Park-type metalworking tradition dated c.950 - c.750 cal BC. Only part of the hilt and part of the blade has survived. The hilt has marginal ribs running down its edges and two circular perforations. The hilt expands into the shoulders and blade. Above the filled hole on the grip, it starts thickening in the centre to form the mid-rib, smoothing out along the blade. Above the shoulder the hilt widens in a straight sided ricasso then narrows to the blade. The sword has delamated in some area. Light brownish-…
Created on: Monday 3rd April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 21st June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near North Carlton area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: GLO-E4A38C
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy Bronze Age blade fragment probably from a sword. This has a low oval cross-section with tapered blades on either side. The front and back ends are truncated making it possible that this could have been from around the middle of the sword. There is pitting at one end possibly resulting from high heat rather than corrosion.  The sides of the blade gently narrow from one end at 30mm wide the opposite end at 28mm wide. This artefact dates to the middle to late Bronze Age.
Created on: Thursday 16th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 27th February 2023
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Record ID: NLM-A4ABE6
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Green copper alloy possible sword blade fragment. Fragment of a Bronze Age blade, very worn. Suggested date: Late Bronze Age, 1000-800BC Length: 48.2mm, Width: 20.9mm, Thickness: 2.8mm, Weight: 11.47gms
Created on: Wednesday 1st February 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2023
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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
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-62764B
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A blade fragment of a middle to late Bronze-Age copper alloy sword of either Wilburton or Ewart Park period dating c.1150-800 cal BC. The blade fragment is lenticular in cross-section with bevelled edges on both faces and worn breaks at each end. The sides taper and narrow to one break indicating the fragment is from near the tip of the blade. The fragment is bent into a shallow S-profile with the edge of one break raised. The metal surface has a glossy green patina with minor scratches. Dimensions: length: 31.25mm  maximum width: 19.79mm  mini…
Created on: Tuesday 29th November 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 6th December 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-B90D69
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Green copper alloy with some corrosion, sword blade fragment. Suggested date: Late Bronze Age, 1000-800BC Length: 37.5mm, Width: 27.5mm, Thickness: 5.9mm, Weight: 24.74gms
Created on: Wednesday 9th November 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 9th November 2022
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Record ID: KENT-139766
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a cast copper-alloy rapier (sword) of Bronze Age date (1500-1100BC) Description: The blade fragment has a slightly tapering rectangular shape with transverse breaks at both ends. In cross-section, the fragment is flattened pointed oval, with a raised longitudinal ridge in the middle on both sides (slightly off-set). The object has a light brown-green patina.  Measurements: The fragment is 37.94mm long, 26.17mm wide, 9.57mm thick and weighs 19.82g
Created on: Thursday 20th October 2022
Last updated: Thursday 9th February 2023
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Record ID: DOR-98CA8C
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Middle to Late Bronze Age copper-alloy sword dating 1600-800 BC. It consists of a fragment of the blade. It is sub-rectangular in plan and lenticular in cross section. The edges are rounded and slightly jagged. The faces of the blade are plain. The fragment has straight transverse breaks on each end and there is a slight bend in the length , suggesting deliberate breakage prior to deposition (‘ritually killed’).  The fragmentary remains preclude typological designation so it is broadly dated from the Middle to Late Bronze Age. The o…
Created on: Friday 14th October 2022
Last updated: Monday 3rd April 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SF-3E1D3C
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a middle Bronze Age (Taunton/Penard Phase) dirk or rapier in two pieces. Only the inner part of the blade and a section of the butt survive. The blade has a low, rounded, slightly angular mid-section, curving outwards gently into slightly concave edges with no pronounced ridge. This forms a rounded lozenge shape in cross-section. The shoulders are damaged and the original form of the butt is unclear. The object is highly corroded with damage and pitting on both faces and around the edges, but the remains of a dark brown patina can be seen on both faces. Th…
Created on: Friday 29th July 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 20th September 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mildenhall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-46AE3D
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Middle to Late Bronze Age copper-alloy sword dating 1600-800 BC. It consists of a fragment of the blade. It is sub-rectangular in plan and lenticular in section. One end contains a fairly recent break, tapering inwards into a fairly old break. The edges are rounded and slightly jagged. The faces of the blade are plain. The fragmentary remains preclude typological designation so it is broadly dated from the Middle to Late Bronze Age.  Length: 48.7mm; Width: 24.4mm; Thickness: 7.1mm; Weight: 37.09g.
Created on: Thursday 23rd June 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 20th September 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Woodbridge', grid reference and parish protected.