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Record ID: PAS-C327D4
Object type: RING
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
A miniature socketed bronze axe attached to a ring of gold wire. Miniature models of socketed axes in bronze are a well known type of object. They appear to be particularly common in Wiltshire and surrounding counties. Although a small number are known to have been made in the Late Bronze Age and Iron Age, the majority date to the Roman period. They are usually interpreted as votive models or amulets. Analysis of the gold from which the ring was made suggests it is a Roman object. Dimensions and metal content: Axe: length: 19mm; width across blade: 9mm. Ring: 11mm x 8mm, made from w…
Created on: Wednesday 9th July 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Calne', grid reference and parish protected.