Record ID: HAMP114
Object type: RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
This object was originally identified by Alan West as a Bronze Age ear-ring, and described as an annular ear-ring with diamond cross-section, chevron pattern incised on outer faces. Re-examination of the photograph now suggests that the ring is either penannular or broken, and Neil Wilkin (British Museum) has advised that it is unlikely to be an ear-ring. The dating as Bronze Age is uncertain.
Created on: Friday 17th September 1999
Last updated: Friday 2nd December 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'HAMPSHIRE RINGWOOD', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-D9F1E2
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Torbay
Workflow stage: Published
The two ingots were recovered within c.1.5 metres of each other at a depth of c.10cm below the surface. Description Ingot, fragment. Plano-convex edge fragment with rounded outer edge. Length: 74.5mm, Width: 62.5mm, Thickness: c.31mm Ingot, fragment. Plano-convex. Length: 92.5mm, Width: 90mm, Thickness: c. 32mm. Discussion These ingot fragments probably belong to the Ewart Park phase of the Late Bronze Age, dating to c.1000-800 BC. Both fragments are plano-convex, being rounded on one side and flat on the other. Ingots such as these were cast in a dish-shaped mould, and…
Created on: Wednesday 13th July 2011
Last updated: Thursday 15th October 2015
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Record ID: ESS-C13B97
Object type: RIBBON
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
A gold fragment of parallel sided strip or ribbon. The ribbon is rectangular in plan and made from a sheet of gold. One side of the ribbon is decorated with four regular, longitudinal, incised grooves. The other side of the ribbon is plain with some light scratches. The ribbon is slightly contorted indicating that the ribbon may have been folded and then un-folded. The damage is not new. One end has a neat, flat-ended terminal with sharp 90 degree corners implying the original finish. There is a circular perforation located 1.54mm from this end of the ribbon which is slightly off-cent…
Created on: Monday 15th October 2012
Last updated: Friday 29th August 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tendring District Area', grid reference and parish protected.

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.

Record ID: SWYOR-D1F385
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Kirklees
Workflow stage: Published
Circumstances of Discovery In August 2011, a group of three prehistoric copper alloy objects were found in West Yorkshire. All three objects were socketed axeheads of Late Bronze Age date, dispersed by ploughing. Two of the axes (Nos. 2 & 3) were found within 0.3m of each other. A further axe (No. 1) was found further away (c.5-15m distant). Note on subsequent fieldwork (December 2012): A small scale excavation of the findspot and further systematic metal detecting survey was conducted in December 2012. This did not reveal any further finds of comparable date. The excavation did no…
Created on: Friday 9th November 2012
Last updated: Monday 30th June 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lindley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-038191
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
In 2012 a Middle Bronze Age hoard was discovered while metal detecting on cultivated land. The find consists of 41 copper alloy objects split across two deposits or concentrations of finds, with a small number of finds found a short distance away. All the objects are of a similar typo-chronology and are likely to represent a single hoard comprised of 31 'ornaments', 8 'tools' and 4 'other' or unidentified objects. The artefacts were recovered by the finders from two deposits in close proximity (c.2-3m apart), with two pits subsequently identified by a local amateur archaeology grou…
Created on: Friday 11th January 2013
Last updated: Monday 4th December 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Codford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-92B6A6
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure case 2013 T44. 1. Socketed axehead. Complete, cast, copper alloy socketed axehead with loop and moulded collar. Type Yorkshire. Three parallel ribs are visible on both faces of the axe and extend for less than half the length of the face (c.25mm) from a horizontal collar that runs around the axe near the collar. The collar is prominent and everted while the mouth is sub-rectangular (nearly square) in plan. Casting seams are visible on both sides of the axehead, although they are less pronounced on the loop side. One blade tip has been flattened. Hammer marks are visible…
Created on: Friday 18th January 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd September 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stamford Bridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-0788A0
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy mid to late Bronze Age tanged chisel dagger fragment and two slag residues found within 1.5m of each other and appear to be associated. They date from 1000 to 800BC. Associated with LANCUM-06AA41, LANCUM-0633E7, LANCUM-060825.jpg, LANCUM-064172 and LANCUM-069462 Description 1. Chisel: The chisel is virtually complete and in good condition. The tang of the chisel is tapering and rectangular sectioned square-sectioned. There is a wide, oval collar separating the tang from the blade. The blade is oval in cross section below the collar and flares and thins in to a tria…
Created on: Monday 25th March 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 7th July 2015
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Record ID: NCL-8E8B52
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The find consists of a fragment of a socketed instrument, a socketed tool, five fragments of a hollow ring with semi-circular cross section and a length of copper alloy wire. The find can be considered as an addendum to 2010 T442 based on the location of the find and the typological similarities between artefacts from both cases/finds. Furthermore, the fragment of socketed tool and hollow ring may belong to (and refit with) objects from 2010 T442. This impression was gained from examining the available photos of the earlier case (since acquired by the Society of Antiquaries, Newcas…
Created on: Tuesday 7th May 2013
Last updated: Friday 9th June 2017
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Record ID: DOR-AC5494
Object type: RIBBON
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
The fragment comprises one end of a ribbon of gold the sides converging in a convex curve towards a rounded terminal. The fragment has been broken from a larger object and is creased and distorted along its length. Dimensions Length: 35mm; Width (max.): 11mm; Thickness: 0.5mm; Weight: 1.82g Metal composition Non-destructive X-ray fluorescence analysis of the surface of the fragment indicated a surface composition of approximately 88-90% gold, 9-11% silver with approximately 1% copper. Discussion It is difficult to identify the Gussage-all-Saints fragment as a particular ob…
Created on: Monday 8th July 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 5th December 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gussage All Saints', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-3CBCF0
Object type: RIBBON
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete strip of decorated gold, of probable Bronze Age dating (c. 2150 BC to c. 1150 BC). The strip of gold is sub rectangular in plan, and is folded longitudinally (length ways) in half. The strip has been decorated with a series of embossed ridges along its length. The strip has been severed at both ends, one edge straight and the other ragged. A small fragment has broken off the larger object. The larger fragment measures 23.06 mm in length, 8.06 mm wide and 7.74 mm thick. The strip is 0.81 mm thick. It weighs 1.2 g. The smaller fragment measures 5.81 mm in length, 4.0…
Created on: Monday 15th July 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 6th December 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Harrold', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-958D05
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2013 T583. A Late Bronze Age hoard of c. 23 objects and additional fragments discovered during metal detecting on cultivated land on the 24th September 2013, and subsequently excavated by Yorkshire Archaeological Trust. Each find was assigned a small finds reference number (SF) during excavation, which can be found in brackets following the catalogue number for each find. N.B. the weights listed for these finds include soil deposits within and on the exterior of many of the axes, except for those which specify otherwise. Description Sword 1. (S…
Created on: Monday 30th September 2013
Last updated: Friday 10th July 2020
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Record ID: SUSS-A5FC96
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded fragment of a copper-alloy object. The sub-triangular fragment has a lenticular cross section; it appears to be the end of a sword blade and is missing its apex. The suggested date range for this piece is Middle to Late Bronze Age (c. 1300-801 BC).
Created on: Friday 25th October 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 21st May 2019
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Record ID: NMS-37F7D3
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
A Late Bronze Age hoard consisting of 17 objects or fragments of objects discovered during metal-detecting in an area "8 paces by 10 paces" in plough soil. None of the fragments join and none seem likely to be parts of the same object. It is highly likely that two socketed axe heads previously recorded from the same area in 1988 and 1955 also formed part of this hoard, and also possible that a palstave axe head found in the same area in 1969 formed part of the original deposit. All the aforementioned finds are recorded on Norfolk County Council Historic Environment Record (No. 24951).…
Created on: Friday 1st November 2013
Last updated: Monday 4th December 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'North West Norfolk', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-CF0A11
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two fragments of Late Bronze Age objects found 10 meters apart and probably forming part of a dispersed hoard. 1. Fragment of socketed axe head. A tiny section of the moulded mouth with a narrow moulding below, D-sectioned loop and broken, irregular part of one side and face. Internal casting seam on one face and external casting seam above loop. Breaks irregular, ancient and quite worn. Surviving length 41mm. Surviving width 35mm. Weight 27.0g. 2. Possible fragment from an axe head or other copper alloy object, consistent with bronze objects of a similar date to No. 1. Wedge-sh…
Created on: Friday 8th November 2013
Last updated: Monday 4th December 2017
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Record ID: HESH-092511
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Published
A gold alloy 'finger shaped' ingot. The ingot is broadly rectangular in plan with a facetted oval / plano-convex shaped cross section. The ingot tapers in width from a bulbous terminal to a slender section which is broken; the break is recent, fresh and unabraded. The bulbous end has a slightly faceted section. There is no evidence of hammer marks or small striations, the surface is slightly pitted through corrosion and abrasion. The ingot is a yellow colour with a smooth surface. Dimensions: The ingot measures: 35.6mm length, 10.7mm maximum width, 7.9mm maximum thickness; and i…
Created on: Thursday 5th December 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 26th January 2016
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Record ID: IOW-0195D2
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A folded fragment of a Middle Bronze Age gold bracelet or ring with a bundle of compressed gold ribbons wedged within the fold. (c. 1500-c. 1100 BC). Treasure case no. 2014 T15. The object is largely sub-rectangular in plan, rectangular in cross-section and has been folded widthways through c. 180°. The narrow end is in the form of a hook-like terminal and is square in cross-section. The sides flare outwards from the hook to form a 'tab' with a break at the end. Part of the break is uneven and probably accidental and the other part has been deliberately chopped obliquely. Both fac…
Created on: Friday 10th January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 6th December 2017
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Record ID: KENT-A06871
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy fragment of an unidentified object. The fragment consists of a curved cylinder with a roughly circular cross section. There is raised ridge running down the center of the outer surface. The object has a dark green patina, suggestive of a prehistoric date. There is no evidence of decoration on the surface. It is 38 mm long 4 mm wide and weighs 17.9 g. It has not been possible to identify the object type of the fragment due to the un diagnostic nature of the fragment. It has been suggested that object could possibly be part of a Sussex loop, but it is not possible to c…
Created on: Tuesday 11th February 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 11th February 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Egerton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-4D7454
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
A small cast copper alloy Early Bronze Age developed flat axehead, probably dating to between 2200 -1500 BC. The axehead has a narrow round-ended butt, which widens into a sub-triangular axehead in plan, with dual-facetted flanges. The blade-end is wide and convex, but not crescentic with pointed ends, like other types from the same period. The blade-end has a pointed oval cross-section, whereas the body of the blade is facetted, creating an elongated hexagonal cross-section; the butt is sub-rectangular in cross-section. The axehead has an overall dark green patina. No regular decorat…
Created on: Monday 3rd March 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 28th May 2014
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Record ID: LEIC-1F1276
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Late Bronze Age gold bracelet fragment, 45 mm long 11mm wide and 1mm thick. The object is in fair condition and weighs 13.95 grams. The object consists of a solid sub-circular terminal 9.5mm long and 8mm wide. Below this the object has a rectangular form which widens and flattens sharply out to a terminal which appears to have been broken, as though ripped. The fragment begins with a width of 8mm and widens and flattens to 11mm where it has broken. The underside of the shaft is concave, which is most pronounced near the terminal and its upper side remains slightly rounded. Discussi…
Created on: Tuesday 13th May 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 6th December 2017
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