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Record ID: WILT-026A8D
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy palstave dating from the Middle to Late Bronze Age c. 1500 - 1150 BC. The fragment is sub-rectangular in shape the butt and a fragment of the flanged sides survive. The axe has an angular butt and the sides gradually widen towards the break. Both sides of the palstave have high developed flanges, which increase gradually from the butt to from sub-triangular sides.
The faces of the axe fragment are slightly concave, creating a H-shaped cross-section. The faces of the axe show signs of wear, such as scratches and the break is even and patinated, su…
Created on: Monday 21st September 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 13th October 2015
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Record ID: WILT-371311
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible fragment of the blade of a Bronze Age palstave or axehead. The fragment is triangular in shape and in cross section, narrowing towards the cutting edge (from 4.65mm thick at the break to 1.15mm thick at the cutting edge. The fragment is 20.75mm in length, 9.85mm wide and 4.65mm thick. It weighs 2.57 grams.
Created on: Wednesday 12th November 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 19th November 2014
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Record ID: WILT-F38241
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy palstave blade of middle Bronze Age date.
The fragment is broken below the stop ridge. A flaw in the metal on the broken face probably accounts for the break at this point. There is a single rib below the stop ridge. The blade has inward bowing sides which flare towards the bottom, the thickness tapering to the point where it terminates in a convex cutting edge. There is a vertical casting seam along the narrower surfaces of the palstave. The presence of a casting seam indicates the use of a two piece mould in production. The palstave has patches of gre…
Created on: Friday 22nd November 2013
Last updated: Friday 17th January 2014
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This findspot is known as 'near Amesbury', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: HAMP-3D44F6
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small, corroded cast copper-alloy fragment probably comprising the butt of a palstave axe of Middle Bronze Age date. The object is sub-trapezoidal in form, with a ragged break. It narrows from its maximum thickness at the break to a minimum at the terminal. Emergent flanges are faintly visible at the sides. The object has a dark-green patina where it survives; it is otherwise light green or orange/brown as a result of corrosion.
Created on: Tuesday 24th August 2010
Last updated: Friday 8th October 2010
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This findspot is known as 'Sturminster Marshall CP', grid reference and parish protected.
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