Record ID: WMID-C5771D
Object type: AWL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete probable Awl or possible arrowhead of probable Bronze Age date (900 BC to 600 BC). The probable awl has a conical terminal, with a thin rectangular tang. The concial terminal has a sharp point and a circular cross section. It measures 42.3 mm long and has a maximum thickness of 8.6 mm. The tang is 35.6 mm long and has a maximum thickness of 2.7 mm. All together, the probable Awl measures 77.1 mm in length, with a maximum diameter of 8.6 mm. It weighs 13.3 g. The probable Awl is a dark green colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrason, caused by movement…
Created on: Tuesday 7th April 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 7th April 2020
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Record ID: WMID-9D897C
Object type: AWL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy probable awl or piercing tool, of uncertain dating but probably Post Medieval to Modern (AD 1600 to AD 1800). The probable awl has a circular sectioned shank, with a domed circular head (5.1 mm in diameter), which gradually tapers to a blunt point (1.6 mm in diameter). It measures 51.0 mm in length, and has a maximum diameter of 5.1 mm. It weighs 5.2 g. The probable awl is a mid to darkgreen colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. …
Created on: Tuesday 10th February 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 10th February 2015
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Record ID: WMID-5E7296
Object type: AWL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Birmingham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy probable Awl, possibly of Bronze Age dating but could easily be later in dating (2150 BC to c. AD 1500). The awl consists of a sub square sectioned artefact that gradually tapers from a wide centre, to a sharp point at both ends. No obvious tang is present. Faint grooves are present down each of the thicker sides. It measures 65.4 mm in length, witha diameter of 4.0 mm. It weighs 3.2 g. The probable awl is a dark green colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some o…
Created on: Tuesday 4th March 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 4th March 2014
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Record ID: WMID-1108A2
Object type: AWL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy, probable awl, of unknown dating, but probably Roman to Post Medieval (AD 43 to AD 1800). Both ends of the awl are complete, and taper to a sharp point. One half of the artefact is conical in shape, whereas the other half is square sectioned. The square sectioned end exhibits a 90 degree bend. The square sectioned end forms the tang and would have been for insertion into a wooden handle. It measures 52.27 mm in length, 6.16 mm wide and 11.33 mm thick. It weighs 6.4 g, The awl is a mid brown to mid green colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion…
Created on: Friday 19th April 2013
Last updated: Friday 19th April 2013
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Record ID: WMID-BA89E6
Object type: AWL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy probable Awl, possibly of Bronze Age dating but could easily be later in dating (2150 BC to c. AD 1500). The awl consists of a sub square sectioned artefact that gradually tapers from a wide centre, to a sharp point at both ends. No obvious tang is present. Faint grooves are present down each of the thicker sides. It measures 51.35 mm in length, has a maximum width of 3.49 mm and has a maximum thickness of 3.24 mm. It weighs 2.4 g. The probable awl is a mid to dark green colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst withi…
Created on: Wednesday 13th February 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 13th February 2013
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