Record ID: PUBLIC-D2660E
Object type: AWL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Possibly a cast copper alloy awl or tracer. About half the length is square-section (maximum 6mm across) and fairly even in width, the other half is rounded and narows gradually and terminates to a point. there is no obvious waist where the two sections join. 82mm long and weighs 9.4 grams. Plain copper alloy awls are hard to date precisely and this lacks the characteristic central thickening of some Bronze Age examples. Plainer examples are known however and as an artefact they were introduced in the Bronze Age (2150-800 BC) with most being Late Bronze Age in date (1150-800 BC).…
Created on: Tuesday 11th October 2016
Last updated: Monday 31st July 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'otterton', grid reference and parish protected.