Record ID: BH-2D2468
Object type: AWL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy awl probably of Later Bronze Age date (c.1500-800 BC). The awl is divided into two halves separated by the widest mid-point that is 5.2mm wide and 4.6mm thick. One half is square in cross section and narrows to a point. The other half is rectangular in cross-section and thins to a flat rounded chisel edge that is 3.4mm wide and 1.2mm thick. The awl has dark brown patination with a few areas of lamination which are light brown. The awl is 53.3mm long, 4.6mm wide, 4.3mm thick and weighs 4.12 grams. See BH-FEABA1 and OXON-774622 for simi…
Created on: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-807BE0
Object type: AWL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete cast copper-alloy awl of probable of Bronze Age date (c.1600-800 cal BC). Description: The object is hexagonal in cross section, slightly thicker at approximatley two thirds along its length. From here, the awl bends at an approximate 20 degree angle. Both ends are pointed.  It has a light green and brown patchy patina. Measurements: length: 58.2mm; width and thickness: 4.5mm; weight: 4.94g Discussion: Awls were a range of rod-like tools that were usually round sectioned and pointed at one end, and rectangular sectioned with a …
Created on: Thursday 12th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 18th October 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SF-AA68CB
Object type: AWL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-allow Bronze Age awl, dating to 1150-800 BC. The shank has a square cross-section at its middle and it is double ended. Starting from the middle square cross-section it continues tapering towards a chisel-like and broken end, while on the opposite side it turns into an oval cross section ending in a incomplete tip. The chisel-like part is heavily abraded and slightly bent sideways. Cf with SF-C1752A on the PAS database. Length: 63.63 mm Width, at its centre: 4.23 mm Max thickness of the oval cross-sectioned part: 4.33 mm Max thickness of the chisel-…
Created on: Monday 20th August 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Birdbrook', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-D9FB44
Object type: AWL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
One end of a cast copper alloy awl or tracer. The centre of the awl, which is sub-square in cross-section, measures 4.8mm by 5.09mm. This centre is at the transition from a circular section to a square cross section. To one side it tapers, gradually at first then increasingly, to a circular sectioned point at the complete end (awl). The other end is rectangular in section and tapers gradually to the old break (3.7mm by 3.9mm) but probably originally ended in a rectangular sectioned point (tracer end). It is 31.77mm long and weighs 3.79 grams.
Created on: Tuesday 28th November 2017
Last updated: Monday 8th January 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Chrishall Grange', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-E871B8
Object type: AWL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Bronze Age to Roman copper-alloy awl, one end of which is pointed and circular in section. The awl thickens to the opposite end which is flattened and chisel-like. Awls are very difficult to date and a wide range of dates is suggested here.
Created on: Sunday 19th March 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 25th April 2017
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Record ID: SF-ECC48E
Object type: AWL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy tracer awl of probable Bronze Age date. One end of the awl is square in section and triangular in profile tapering to a flattened point or blade that is slightly curved perhaps as a result of post-depositional damage. The opposite end is cylindrical in form tapering to a sharp point, and with slightly faceted surfaces. It has a dark green patina that is pitted in places with some corrosion at both ends. The entire object measures 38.47mm in length, 4.98mm in width/thickness, and 3.12g in weight. This awl is likely to be Bronze Age in date, c.2550-800 BC, althoug…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd June 2015
Last updated: Thursday 11th June 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Steeple Bumpstead', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-DD3DA0
Object type: AWL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and worn possible awl of Bronze Age date. It is missing both terminals due to old breaks, now worn. It is broad and sub circular in section. One end flattens, perhaps to have originally have formed a flattened rectangular chisel head. The other is pointed with a circular cross section. It has a medium to dark green patina. This awl measures 55.68mm in length, 6.70mm in width, 6.45mm in thickness, 8.97g in weight.
Created on: Thursday 22nd May 2014
Last updated: Thursday 22nd May 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Birdbrook', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-E47DD7
Object type: AWL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
A late Bronze Age cast copper alloy awl dating from 1000BC to 800BC. The awl has a thickened centre and tapers to a point at each end. It has a circular cross section and the tip at one end has been slightly bent over. It measures 56mm in length. For a similar example on the PAS database see BH-D64995.
Created on: Wednesday 16th October 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 28th May 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chignall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-DDFA26
Object type: AWL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy awl of possible Bronze Age date. The widest point of the awl is a short distance past its halfway point, from where it tapers in both directions. One side is of rectangular section, bent and incomplete; the intact side is of circular section, its diameter declining towards the point. The corroded surface retains patches of a dull green patination. Dimensions: 58.6mm long, 5mm high, 4.7mm thick. Weight: 5.26g. There is some debate as to the date of such awls, which probably first appeared in the Late Bronze Age but could conceivably have continued to have been made…
Created on: Saturday 22nd September 2012
Last updated: Friday 16th November 2012
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Record ID: BH-DDD171
Object type: AWL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy awl of possible Bronze Age date. The awl is of rectangular section, its widest point being one third of the way along, from where it tapers in both directions. The shorter end is probably incomplete, whereas the other side appears to be intact, tapering to a wedge-shaped end. The object has a dark greenish-brown patina and is corroded in places. Dimensions: 64.5mm long, 5.8mm high, 4.5mm thick. Weight: 7.23g. There is some debate as to the date of such awls, which probably first appeared in the Late Bronze Age but could conceivably have continued to have been made…
Created on: Saturday 22nd September 2012
Last updated: Saturday 22nd September 2012
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Record ID: SF-A3C982
Object type: AWL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy probable awl of uncertain date. It is a metal rod which is square in section and tapers at both ends. One end finished in a wedge shape and the other end is missing due to old breaks. It is bent due to old damage and there are possibly two longitudinal grooves on one side. It measures 63.23mm in length, 4.08mm in width, 3.47mm in thickness and weighs 6.07g. It is similar to other awls recorded on the database, for example SF-6FC795 and BH-50C527.
Created on: Thursday 2nd August 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 8th August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Steeple Bumpstead', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-AD5F56
Object type: AWL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Bronze Age copper alloy awl. The object has a dark brown patina broken by scratches showing as light brown around the sharp end, and by green corrosion at the very tip of the sharp end, and in a small spot on the side. The point of the awl is very blunt and is circular in section. The section becomes sub-square two-thirds of the way along the awl's length, and then slopes to a thin sub-rectangular section at the other end. The object is 55mm long, 4mm wide, 4mm thick and weighs 4.67g.
Created on: Tuesday 3rd April 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd April 2012
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Record ID: ESS-59A028
Object type: AWL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Undated copper alloy object. This is possibly an awl. It is rectangular in section and tapers and becomes flat sided at one end. The other end may be broken. Dated to ?1050-800BC. 24mm long
Created on: Wednesday 14th April 2010
Last updated: Monday 17th May 2010
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Record ID: ESS-599881
Object type: AWL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Undated copper alloy object. This is possibly an awl. It is 31mm long but may be missing one end. It is circular in section and tapers and becomes flat sided at one end. Dated to 1050-800BC.
Created on: Wednesday 14th April 2010
Last updated: Monday 17th May 2010
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Record ID: ESS-F3EBA3
Object type: AWL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Late Bronze Age type copper alloy awl.  The object is 43mm long. it has one rounded end and one pointed end. Dated to 1050-800BC
Created on: Friday 9th April 2010
Last updated: Monday 7th June 2010
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Record ID: ESS-F3D575
Object type: AWL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Late Bronze Age type copper alloy awl.  The object is 43mm long and is rounded at one end and tapers at the other end. It dates to 1050-800BC.
Created on: Friday 9th April 2010
Last updated: Monday 7th June 2010
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LON-F28563
Object type: AWL
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Prehistoric – Roman copper alloy awl, probably dating 800BC-AD410. The awl tapers to a point at one end and a flattened curved (spatulate) end at the other, the mid-section has a square cross-section. The spatulate end is bent to one side probably due to damage. The copper alloy has a roughened surface and a dark green patina. Sally Worrell suggested a broad date range of Bronze Age to Roman and thought it was probably from the Iron Age – Roman period. Dimensions: length: 75.70mm; width: 5.67mm; thickness: 5.67mm; weight: 8.43g. Identification by Sally Worrell, PAS Find…
Created on: Tuesday 26th January 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: KENT-7D3DA8
Object type: AWL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy awl, square in section at the centre, tapering to a pointed end with a circular section on one side and flattened at the other with a rectangular section. Dark brown patina with patches of bright green.
Created on: Monday 25th September 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: KENT-7D3571
Object type: AWL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy awl, square in section at the centre, tapering to a pointed end with a circular section on one side and flattened at the other with a rectangular section.
Created on: Monday 25th September 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: ESS-8B16C7
Object type: AWL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Cast copper alloy object, probably a Bronze Age awl. The awl is essentially a shaft; rectangular in section, with a swelling approximately two thirds along its length, which gives it an elongated, flattened lentoid shape in plan and profile. The longer end of the awl, before the swelling, tapers to a semi-sharp point, whilst the other, shorter portion terminates with a broad blunt point. The original surface survives only in small patches with an even mid green patina, whilst exposed surfaces (the majority of the object) are a brighter green. The tool is 37.82mm long, 3.24mm wide and 3…
Created on: Tuesday 8th August 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mashbury', grid reference and parish protected.