Record ID: YORYM-CFEE95
Object type: RAPIER
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
CORONER'S REPORT Two Middle Bronze Age rapier fragments. Description of objects 1. Rapier fragment: Heavily corroded fragment, light green patina with a heavily worn midrib and edge. Length 43.0mm; Width 6.5mm; Thickness 2.5-3.0mm; Weight 7.1g 2. Rapier fragment: Heavily corroded fragment, light green patina with a heavily worn midrib and edge. The fragment tapers into a tip. Length 43.0mm; Width 5.0-2.0mm; Thickness 2.5 mm; Weight 5.2g Discussion The two fragments can be refitted to form the terminal end of a rapier blade. It is unfortunately n…
Created on: Wednesday 10th October 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 7th July 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Yapham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-AC2162
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
CORONER'S REPORT Two bronze spearhead fragments from Kenilworth, Warwickshire. Description of objects 1. Bronze spearhead. Nearly complete with part of the socket and blade missing. Leaf shaped slender blade with apparently circular socket and rounded central midrib. Light green patina with orange/brown corrosion. L: 121mm; W: 25.5 mm; Th: 12.0mm; Wt: 53.8g 2. Bronze spearhead blade fragment. Mid section of blade broken at either end and partially crushed. Probably leaf shaped blade. Light green patina with dark green and orange/brown corrosion. L: 100.5mm; W: 41.0 mm; Th:…
Created on: Monday 26th November 2007
Last updated: Wednesday 5th September 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kenilworth CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-A74356
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
Ten individual copper alloy object fragments, one gold sheet fragment and several copper alloy fragments of casting waste dating to the Earliest Iron Age. The copper alloy objects consist of one sickle fragment, one socketed axe fragment, one triangular, blade fragment, one ingot fragment, five casting spues, and one small un-diagnostic metal object. Description 1. Gold sheet fragment. A thin five-sided sub-rectangular sheet fragment. Two sides form a right angled corner and appear to be the uncut deliberate edges of the sheet with feint flattening of the surface forming a bord…
Created on: Monday 21st November 2011
Last updated: Friday 28th March 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hindon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-C0C0B3
Object type: RIBBON
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
CORONER'S REPORT A Bronze Age gold ribbon fragment from Ansley, Warwickshire. Circumstances of discovery A gold ribbon ornament was found by Mr Simon Hall whilst metal detecting in August 1999 on the cultivated land owned by Mr Dave Goadby. The find did not appear to have any accompanying material though a pebble track heading in the general direction of the find had been ploughed out in living memory. Description of object 1. Gold ribbon fragment. The object is a gold fragment of a parallel sided strip, or ribbon. One end is neatly broken forming a straight edge whilst…
Created on: Thursday 15th November 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 5th December 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ansley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-BA7221
Object type: FLANGED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete Early Bronze Age cast copper-alloy late flanged axe (c. 1700-1500 BC). The blade of the axe is slightly flared to the blade tips, and the blade cutting edge is a deep symmetrical convex shape. The cutting edge is rounded due to abrasion. In profile the blade is sub-triangular with the widest section being before the flange facets. Body and haft end of the axe has almost straight sides which taper slightly at the butt, which is straight at the terminal. One face is possibly decorated at the junction of the body and blade, just within the facets, in the form on at least three…
Created on: Sunday 2nd June 2013
Last updated: Monday 13th January 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WAW-793C86
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Middle Bronze Age base-metal group from Maulden, Bedfordshire Treasure case: 2006 T260 Circumstances of discovery Two objects of prehistoric bronze metalwork were found by [ ] whilst metal-detecting on formerly ploughed pasture land in Maulden, Bedfordshire on 23rd April and 7th May 2006. One of the objects is comprised of two fragments though the proximity of their discovery is not clear. Description 1. Rapier/Dirk fragment. Part of the blade and hilt. The blade expands progressively towards the hilt. Broad central single rib on either face. The blade edge is corrosion damaged, sligh…
Created on: Friday 11th January 2008
Last updated: Wednesday 6th December 2017
No spatial data available.

Record ID: SWYOR-C0ECB7
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Solid gold penannular bracelet with slightly expanded terminals. Bracelet is light gold in colour, whole and undecorated. The terminals have been flattened, producing a small rim. Both faces of the terminals measure 9mm across and have minor indentations. The bracelet has a circular cross-section. Min Diameter - 94mm; Max Diameter - 110mm; Wt. 386g; Thickness - 8mm This penannular bracelet with expanded terminals may date to the Late Bronze Age (c. 1000 BC - 750 BC) and potentially similar objects have been found throughout southern England (Taylor 1980; Eogan 1994). It is perhaps…
Created on: Monday 1st September 2008
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd April 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Towton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-0E0EC6
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flat beaten gold D-shaped fragment. The shiny light yellow surfaces are scratched on both sides. In cross section the straight edge shows half the thickness as having been cut sharply and the other half displays the rough bubbles. The curved edge shows the metal to have been beaten and polished. Discussion It appears that this light gold object indicates was attached to another piece of metal. Otherwise there are no diagnostic features that could provide a date.
Created on: Wednesday 16th September 2009
Last updated: Thursday 15th November 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Easingwold', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-ADE0A8
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Treasure case 2008 T204 - Disclaimed, returned to finder Seven ingot fragments - part of a hoard of ten pieces of Bronze Age metalwork found together. 1. Copper alloy ingot fragment. Irregular cast surfaces, light green patina with a heavily pitted surface. L: 42.0mm; W: 32.0mm; Th: 20.0mm; Wt: 77.0g. 2. Copper alloy plano-convex ingot fragment. Irregular cast surfaces, light green patina with a bubbled and pitted surface. It tapers towards one edge. L: 68.0mm; W: 50.0mm; Th: 22.0mm; Wt: 282.0g. 3. Copper alloy plano-convex ingot fragment. Irregular cast surfaces, light …
Created on: Thursday 5th February 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Westergate', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-ADFB57
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Treasure case 2008 T204 - Disclaimed, returned to finder. Part of a hoard of ten pieces of Bronze Age metalwork found together. Fragment of socketed axe head, blade and part of socket up to broken loop remaining; remainder lost to old break. Raised ribs between incised lines at socket end on both sides c.9-10 ribs per side. Casting seam visible on both sides. Light green patina with some damage to blade and slight pitting on one side. L: 76.0mm; W: 49.0mm; Th: 20.0mm; Wt: 181.0g. This is a socketed axe of the ribbed South Eastern variety belonging to the Ewart Park metalwork assemb…
Created on: Thursday 5th February 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Westergate', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-AE1215
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Treasure case 2008 T204 - Disclaimed, returned to finder. Part of a hoard of ten pieces of Bronze Age metalwork found together. Fragment of socketed axe head, blade and part of socket remaining, casting seam visible on sides. Mid-green patina. L: 40.0mm; W: 36.0mm; Th: 12.0mm; Wt: 90.0g.
Created on: Thursday 5th February 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Westergate', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-AE1A33
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Treasure case 2008 T204 - Disclaimed, returned to finder. Part of a hoard of ten pieces of Bronze Age metalwork found together. Fragment with regular rectangular sides but some mis-casting/pitting on two sides and one end. Potential tool. Light green patina with a bubbled and pitted surface. L: 44.0mm; W: 25.0mm; Th: 20.0mm; Wt: 110.0g.
Created on: Thursday 5th February 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Westergate', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-1B0387
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two copper alloy ingot fragments. Part of Treasure case 2008 T281 - Disclaimed, returned to finder. Suggested date based on associated find. 1. Copper alloy plano-convex ingot fragment. Cast surfaces, light green and brown patina with a pitted surface. It tapers towards the edges. L: 94.0mm; W: 58.0mm; Th: 27.0mm; Wt: 625.0g. 2. Copper alloy ingot fragment. Cast surfaces, light green patina with a pitted surface. L: 31.0mm; W: 24.0mm; Th: 10.0mm; Wt: 37.0g.
Created on: Tuesday 10th February 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Burgess Hill', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-1B1667
Object type: CHISEL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Late Bronze Age cast copper alloy tanged chisel fragment with an oval sectioned tang and expanded tringular 'blade' with old breaks to the bevelled edge. 61.0mm long; 33.0mm wide; 7.0mm thick and 37.5 grams. Part of Treasure case 2008 T281 - Disclaimed, returned to finder. The Treasure report commented: The tanged chisel or tanged leather-working knife can be typologically dated to the Late Bronze Age (c. 1100-800 BC) and has a distribution throughout southeast and south central Britain and northwest continental Europe (O’Connor, B. 1980. Cross channel relations in the Late Bronze …
Created on: Tuesday 10th February 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Burgess Hill', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-C5D042
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure Case 2011 T192 'Near Lewes' Hoard: The Barbican House Museum in Lewes and the Sussex Archaeological Society have acquired the assemblage. Curatorial Report: A Middle Bronze Age hoard consisting of 79 objects including: 3 copper alloy palstaves; 5 copper alloy 'Sussex Loop' bracelets; 8 copper alloy finger rings; 4 copper alloy tutuli (with fragments); 4 sheet gold discs; 1 copper alloy lozenge-headed pin; 19 amber beads (with fragments); 4 copper alloy twisted torcs; as well as fragments of coiled spiral ring necklaces and quoit headed pins were located within and excav…
Created on: Wednesday 6th April 2011
Last updated: Friday 22nd December 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-E6FF65
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
Hoard of ten pieces of Bronze Age metalwork found together. The pieces include seven fragments of ingot, one unidentified tool and two axe fragments. Details of the individual pieces can be found in the four records attached to this summery record. Ten copper alloy fragments were placed in ground. This deposition practice is well documented during this period Traditional interpretations see these as metalworkers' reserves stored for later use. However, the failure to recover so many stored metal objects implies that recovery may not always have been the aim. The composition of t…
Created on: Monday 17th March 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Westergate', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-CA3F71
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
A Late Bronze Age base-metal group consisting of one copper alloy chisel fragment and two ingot fragments found 8 inches deep and around 100 yards apart. The tanged chisel or tanged leather-working knife can be typologically dated to the Late Bronze Age (c. 1100-800 BC) and has a distribution throughout southeast and south central Britain and northwest continental Europe (O'Connor 1980, 175, List 131, Map 51). The deposition of copper alloy ingot fragments is well documented during this period. Traditional interpretations see these as metalworkers' reserves stored for later use. Ho…
Created on: Wednesday 9th April 2008
Last updated: Wednesday 6th December 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Burgess Hill', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-D23804
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete Bronze Age copper alloy cast palstave axe head with a square profile at the hafting end measuring 19.6mm in length and width. The axe widens to its cutting edge, creating a triangular long cross section. The cutting edge, the widest point, is 32.5mm wide and 2.6mm thick, there is a small piece broken off one corner. There is a raised rib along the centre of both the front and back of the blade. The axe is very corroded with a very dark green colouring which means it is very hard to distinguish surface detail and breaks. The haft end is very flat and could have been either b…
Created on: Wednesday 28th May 2008
Last updated: Tuesday 27th September 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Petworth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-279E65
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Bronze Age cast copper alloy early palstave axe of the Acton Park type dating to 1600-1500 BC. The axe is of an early palstave form with very low flanges but the charateristic stop ridge. The axe is highly corroded and details are partly obscured; one side is worn almost completely flat. The attachment end curves and a corner was broken off in the past; this break has the same patina as the rest of the axe. Between the attachment end and the stop ridge one side is corroded completely flat with no remaining flanges; on the other side the centre is concave with the edges projecting sli…
Created on: Sunday 1st June 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Petworth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-C41D04
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Miniture Middle Bronze Age palstave (flat axe with stop ridge and wings). The palstave has a convex curved blade 28.4mm long. The sides curve inwards from the blade, abruptly at first and then more gently, to 14.5mm wide at the stop ridge; they then continue to taper slightly to 12.1mm wide at the rounded butt. There is a clear curved stop ridge about half way along the axe, beyond which the butt is thinned with a recessed area on each side between the slight wings. The axe is mis-cast with a lump in the recessed area on one side and slightly irregular outline. It is 52.2mm long, 9.1m…
Created on: Friday 5th February 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chichester district', grid reference and parish protected.