Record ID: BUC-B63014
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and pitted copper alloy tip of a spear dating to the Bronze Age. In section the fragment is lozenge shaped with the end of the round sectioned hole for the shaft.
Created on: Wednesday 4th July 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Drayton St Leonard', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BUC-B67FC2
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The worn and pitted copper alloy fragment of a Bronze Age knife or sword blade. The fragment is elliptical in section.
Created on: Wednesday 4th July 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: BERK-2239D7
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete cast copper alloy Bronze Age palstave axehead. Unlooped shield pattern type of very slender construction. There has been considerable post-depositional loss of the blade tips and cutting edge along with total loss of the butt and upper septum portions of the axehead. The item has a notable casting seam. The patination of the item is a rich mid-green although there has been some considerable weathering leaving the outer surface pitted and eroded in patches. The item dates to the Middle Bronze age and overlaps into two of the traditional dating phases of Acton and Taunt…
Created on: Monday 9th July 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BERK-224102
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy Bronze Age spearhead tip Prominent circular sectioned mid rib with bevelled step on wings. The break is ancient and the weathering considerable. Probably middle Bronze Age in date, c1500-1100 BC.
Created on: Monday 9th July 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th March 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BERK-EE7263
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Bronze Age barbed and tanged arrowhead (2150BC-800BC). The flint is now heavily patinated and the tip is missing. Dimensions: length 2.96mm; width 23.75mm; thickness 5.16mm; weight 2.96g
Created on: Sunday 12th August 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chipping Norton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-EEBC70
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An later Prehistoric flint blade (2150BC-100AD). The blade is thick with invasive retouch at the proximal end. Dark grey flint now heavily patinated. Dimensions: length 50.70mm; width 11.68mm; thickness 0.67mm; weight 5.18g
Created on: Sunday 12th August 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chipping Norton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-EEDBF1
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A later Prehistoric flint flake created with a hard hammer, probably from flawed flint (2150BC-100AD). Very worn and undiagnostic. Possibly a scraper that has been heavily rubbed. The flint is now heavily patinated. Dimensions: length 39.79mm; width 20.01mm; thickness 0.50mm; weight 6.67g
Created on: Sunday 12th August 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chipping Norton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-EF2B87
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Bronze Age flint scraper (2150BC-800BC). Patinated with slight iron staining and approximately 40 percent cortex remaining on the dorsal surface. Dimensions: length 16.97mm; width 14.23mm; thickness 1.29mm; weight 3.08g
Created on: Sunday 12th August 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chipping Norton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-56BD17
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Late Bronze Age hoard comprising of 3 cast copper-alloy socketed axe-heads, a 2-part cast copper-alloy axe casting mould, 6 pieces of bronze metal working casting debris and 2 associated but later (Medieval-Post Medieval) copper alloy fragments. Axe 1: South eastern type Class A2 (Ewart Park Phase c.1000-800BC). The shape of the mouth is a rounded square. It has a double mouth mouldings with a single side loop extending from the lower less pronounced moulding. The body is parallel sided with slight flaring towards the cutting edge. The casting seams are clearly evident down both…
Created on: Friday 17th August 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BERK-290BB5
Object type: AWL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Bronze Age awl. The awl is square in section and tapers to a point at each end. It is now bent. Dimensions: Length 74.45mm; width 4.73mm; thickness 4.43mm; weight 6.3g
Created on: Monday 27th August 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wantage', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-2C1E55
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of copper alloy Bronze Age palstave. The fragment is a small part of the butt end. Side flanges are visible just before the break. Dimensions: Length 28.50mm; width 25.68mm; thickness 10.12mm; weight 27.23g
Created on: Monday 27th August 2007
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wantage', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-3435B1
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Shapeless lump of copper, possibly Bronze Age metal working debris. Dimensions: weight 760g
Created on: Monday 27th August 2007
Last updated: Thursday 18th March 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BERK-537F35
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Handmade vessel sherd from a small jar.The fabric has a buff orange-red surface with a dark grey core. There are fine sandy & micaceous inclusions. Dated to the Late Bronze Age to Early Iron Age: c.1150-300 BC. Identification by Paul Booth of Oxford Archaeology.
Created on: Wednesday 17th October 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BERK-BC40F5
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An undecorated copper alloy bead. The bead is circular in plan (9.54mm diameter) with a circular concentric 3.4mm central hole. In cross-section it is sub-circular. Undecorated beads of this type are difficult to date tightly as they are used in this form from the Bronze Age through to the Early Medieval period. The bead is 3mm thick and weighs 0.7g.
Created on: Sunday 21st October 2007
Last updated: Friday 8th February 2013
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BERK-D25822
Object type: AWL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy probable Bronze Age awl. The object is square in section and tapers to a smooth point at one end whilst the other end is roughly finished and possibly broken. Dated c.1400-700 BC. Awls were used for piercing holes in leather or other thick materials.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd October 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BERK-816404
Object type: AWL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Bronze Age copper alloy awl. The awl is square in section, one end is chisel-shaped and the other end pointed. Dimensions: length 47.33mm; width 4.50mm; thickness 5.22mm; weight 3.79g
Created on: Saturday 24th November 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

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Record ID: BERK-D974E4
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Bronze Age copper alloy socketed axehead mouth with casting seam and moulded ridges.
Created on: Wednesday 28th November 2007
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd March 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BERK-D983F3
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment from a middle Bronze Age copper alloy palstave axe (1500-1150BC). The fragment is H-shaped in section. Dark green patination covers all surfaces indicating the object was broken in antiquity. Dimensions: length 24.13mm; width 20.32mm; thickness 4.75mm; weight 16.93g
Created on: Wednesday 28th November 2007
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd March 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BERK-017487
Object type: AWL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper-alloy awl. The awl has one end which tapers to a point and is circular in section, the centre of the shaft is bulbous and irregular in section whilst the other end flattens to a blunt edge and is rectangular in section. Awls were used as a tool for piercing and scoring material such as leather. Such tools are known to occur in the Roman period but many are thought to be of Bronze Age date. Due to the high level of associated Roman material it is possible that this is of Roman date but material from all periods, including prehistoric, have also been found in the same l…
Created on: Friday 30th November 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Clanfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BUC-680280
Object type: RAPIER
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Bronze Age copper alloy rapier, found in two parts, butt end and blade end. The parts do not refit exactly, but the patina suggests same object. [Text by Ben Roberts] (1) Wide central rib. Light green patina with dark green flecks. Blade is slightly bent. Chipped edges, and surface is pocked and scratched in places. Length - 126mm; maximum width - 12mm; weight - 28g (2) Notched butt. Light green patina with dark green flecks. Butt has damaged edges and surface. Length - 42mm; maximum width - 27mm; weight - 18g Discussion It has been suggested that this rapier was deliberately broken. …
Created on: Friday 21st November 2008
Last updated: Wednesday 6th December 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Didcot area', grid reference and parish protected.