Record ID: LVPL-C31844
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of copper alloy, probable casting waste, possibly of Bronze Age dating (2150 BC to 800 BC). However, due to the lack of context and continuation of casting styles, this fragment could be dated from the Bronze Age through to the Roman Period (c.2150 BC - 410 AD). The fragment is sub triangular in plan, and roughly D shaped in cross section. It has an irregular, rough surface. It is most likely part of a copper ingot, prior to being smelted and cast. It is a mid to dark green colour. A couple of small areas of iron staining, probably due to impurities in the copper. An e…
Created on: Wednesday 6th April 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 12th July 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-89D1D3
Object type: HAMMER
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy socketed Hammer of Bronze Age dating. The socketed hammer is rectangular in plan and cross section, and cuboid in shape. Each face exhibits a panel of ridged decoration at the top, and U shaped recess at the base. Casting ridges are present down each side, and have been smoothed off. The tip has been bevelled. At the base of the socket, some white residue or possibly clay soil remnants are present. The socketed hammer is in good condition, with an even surface patina. It is a dark green colour. There are a couple of areas of more recent plough damage. …
Created on: Friday 3rd June 2011
Last updated: Thursday 12th July 2018
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Record ID: LVPL-8E1731
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy probable palstave fragment or possible tanged chisel, of probable Bronze Age dating (1200 BC to 800 BC). It measures 29.75mm long, 21.09mm wide and 6.37 mm thick. It weighs 15.0 grams.
Created on: Friday 3rd June 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 12th July 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-8E83D6
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete blade fragment, probably from a cast copper alloy palstave, of Middle Bronze Age dating (1000 BC to 800 BC). It is likely to be from the Acton Park II industry. It measures 43.87mm long, 46.37mm wide and 10.20mm thick. It weighs 73.0 grams.
Created on: Friday 3rd June 2011
Last updated: Monday 31st October 2011
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Record ID: LVPL-DA4598
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy (bronze) flat axe of Early Bronze Age dating (c. 2200 BC to c. 1900 BC). The flat axe is broadly sub rectangular in plan with a splayed crescent shaped blade. In profile it is broadly lentoid, with slight tapering edges. In cross section the axe is D shaped with one edge displaying a distinctive curved (domed edge) whilst the opposite is relatively flat. It is likely that this is caused by the axe being cast in an open stone mould. The butt is relatively thin having a narrow rounded profile; the width at the butt is 13.96mm (thickness: 1.55mm). The side…
Created on: Wednesday 13th July 2011
Last updated: Thursday 25th September 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hollinsclough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-7AED06
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy (bronze) palstave of Middle Bronze Age dating (c.1500 to c. 1150 BC). The palstave has a shield shaped pattern below the stop ridge, and raised flange facets. The blade of the palstave is sub-triangular in plan, with convex expanding sides, and a convex cutting edge. In profile the blade is sub-triangular with the widest section being before the stop ridge. The blade (measured from the cutting edge to the stop ridge) is 99.76mm long and the width of the cutting edge is 67.67mm. The thickness of the blade is 15.28mm (measured at a point below the stop …
Created on: Friday 26th August 2011
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Crewe and Nantwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-F314E0
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost intact cast bronze / copper alloy slender and faceted socketed axe of Late Bronze Age date (1000 - 800 BC). The axe is almost complete (95%), with only a few chips missing from the edge of the blade and the socket. The original edge of the blade is not present so it is hard to determine how the blade extended outwards. The axe is sub rectangular in plan, with the edge of the cutting edge appears to expand / flare outwards to form an convex cutting edge. The expanded blade has a curved convex (crescent shaped) cutting edge which is relatively poorly preserved. The socke…
Created on: Tuesday 13th September 2011
Last updated: Monday 4th December 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Flintshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-B52337
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy (probably bronze) socketed spear (spear head) of Middle to Late Bronze Age dating (1500 to 800 BC). The spearhead fragment consists of the upper part of the spear, being broken at the top of the socket. The edges of the blade are lost. The spearhead fragment is broadly sub-triangular in plan and profile with a distinct bi-convex shaped cross section. The lower portion of the spearhead has been lost and the break is too high to include the cast side loops. The break at the base of the spearhead includes the top of the socket which is sub circular in shap…
Created on: Thursday 22nd September 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 21st June 2023
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