Record ID: NMGW-62AB8E
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy casting jet of uncertain date, possibly Bronze Age The jet appears to be complete, comprising a single-runner and oval sectioned reservoir (with a length of 23.0mm and a weight of 30.0g). The oval top surface (26.7mm x 23.7mm) is concave, as the molten metal cooled. The sides converge towards the runner and are irregular, possibly suggesting use of a clay gate. The runner is of irregular sub-rectangular section (with a surviving length of 12mm and 10mm x 8mm). The surface has a dark-green to brown patina with areas of mid-green corrosion. The jet has few diagnostic …
Created on: Monday 26th January 2015
Last updated: Monday 26th January 2015
Spatial data recorded.