2024-03-29T10:51:59+00:00https://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/jsonhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/xmlhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/rsshttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/atomhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/kmlhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/geojsonhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/qrcodehttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results504520LateKent100CountyCastBRONZE AGE1MiddleMetal detectorKENT8C3123.jpg182102019From finderFair1186311BA8.17DistrictCertain1KENT18593-800Farninghamx1371210.83Sevenoaks106272020-03-24T11:18:04ZReturned to finder3South EastCirca
A fragment of a cast copper alloy Bronze Age spearhead, dating to C. 1600-800 BC.
The fragment is subrectangular in shape and lozenge shaped in cross section, slightly narrowing towards the tip, although the tip is missing, having been cut off in antiquity. The centre has a raised, longitudinal midrib on both faces, the exterior of a hollowed socket running through the blade. The blade edges are worn, the rest of the spear has been broken, possibly by hammering, towards the socketed end. Corrosion is light and the surfaces have a dark green patina.
Measurements: Length: 28.02 mm , Width: 27.19 mm, Thickness: 8.17 mm and Weight: 10.83 g
Sally Worrell28.02720.22588884KENT-8C7EA39588971BRONZE AGESPEARHEADTQ5567finds-9588971127.196KENT-8C3123Fragment-1600x13712images/carolbibby/11062268PAS5D08C31200132442019-06-18T11:55:14ZCertainx1371212019-02-21T00:00:00Z1351.380891981BRONZE AGECopper alloy41421BA1Circa13http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/BRONZE AGECertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:15:22.633ZKent100CountyCast15.54POST MEDIEVAL1Metal detectorleadingate.jpg182102019Generated from computer mapping softwareFair1182351UN11.12DistrictCertain1PUBLIC1822418.461800Lenham17.32Maidstone110942020-11-06T11:34:56ZReturned to finderSouth EastCirca
Lead alloy metalworking debris. A fragment comprising a conical part whose flat ovoid face indicates it has cooled while inverted and a narrower tapered angled ingate formerly leading into a small mould. This appears to indicate the casting of a small object. A light grey colour suggests the presence of lead or tin in the metal mix. Suggested date: Unknown, Bronze Age to Post-Medieval, 43-1800.
Measurements: Height: 15.54mm, Diameter of flat top 18.46, 14.55mm wide X 11.12mm thick. Weight: 17.32gms
This object may be connected to several records for the same site, suggesting there may have been a manufacturing process taking place. Other records are PUBLIC-547D92, PUBLIC-9F13C6,
Jo Ahmet90.6916705PUBLIC-EB1D4D9558091POST MEDIEVALCASTING WASTETQ8852finds-9558091114.556PUBLIC-EB175BFragment-1200x41047images/ynwhsh7/11059065PAS5CEEB175001C0842019-05-29T17:21:09ZCertainx1371212019-03-13T00:00:00Z3651.236204821UNKNOWNLead41421BA1Circa13http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/BRONZE AGEWith finderCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:15:21.007ZKent1CountyCastBRONZE AGE3Metal detectorKENTE93BF5.jpg18210GPS (from the finder)Fair1180371BA4.37DistrictPossibly4KENT18085-800Lympnex137123.4Shepway106272019-05-30T12:10:47ZReturned to finderSouth EastCirca
A complete copper alloy awl / leather working tool of uncertain date, possibly Bronze Age but conceivably Roman or medieval.
Description: The awl is worn and pitted. It tapers from a flat top to a long point. It is circular in cross-section
Measurements: 51.05mm long, 4.37mm thick and 3.4g in weight.
Description: From the PAS website: (http://finds.org.uk/bronzeage/objects/awl) Awls are difficult to date but most copper-alloy examples are probably from the Late Bronze Age. They can have circular or square cross sections and are generally undecorated. They would have been used to make holes in leather or wood and many were probably were inserted into a handle made from organic materials. Awls were a range of rod-like tools that were usually round sectioned and pointed at one end, and rectangular sectioned with a square or chiselled edge at the other (Rowlands 1976 48). 'Awl' is often used to refer to any number of small, pointed instruments. Referred to as "pointed punches" by Coles (1963-64 117). They were presumably used for perforating leather, but it was once suggested that they were used for tattooing human skin.
Jo Ahmet51.0571.02497179KENT-E93E899557211BRONZE AGEAWLTR1235finds-9557211110KENT-E93BF5Complete-1000x13712images/ucljo/31058999PAS5CEE93BF0015A742019-05-29T15:14:23ZPossiblyx1371211351.075150281BRONZE AGECopper alloy41421BA1Circa13http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/BRONZE AGECertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:15:20.961ZMiddleKent10CountyCastBRONZE AGE1MiddleMetal detectorKENTC1D0F3.jpg182101998GPS (from the finder)Good1180251BA31.5DistrictCertain4KENT18139-800Kingstonx13712164Canterbury106272022-02-14T22:31:53ZReturned to finder2South EastCirca
A complete cast copper-alloy, plain socketed axe of the late Bronze Age (Wilburton/Ewart Park phase) dating c.1100-800BC.
Description: The axehead has a narrow sub-rectangular body, slightly narrower in the middle, with two concave faces flaring towards the blade end and slightly towards the haft end. In plan the blade is wide and flaring creating a crescentic cutting edge. The socket of the axehead is sub-rectangular with curving corners. It is proceed by a double raised collar. The casting seams on the sides of the axehead have been worked down either through hammering or filing/polishing, but remain fairly prominant particularly towards the collar end. The blade edge has some wear but remains in good conditions. The side loop remains on one side. The axehead has a dark greenish well formed patina with some slightly lighter mottling in places, but is fairly restricted although may be areas where corrosion has begun to effect the axehead.
Measurements: Length of 91mm, with a width (at widest) 39.8mm wide, thickness 31.5mm and a weight: 164g
Edward Caswell91721.14876081KENT-C1D2D2952134south eastern1BRONZE AGESOCKETED AXEHEADTR2051finds-9521341139.88KENT-C1D0F3Complete-1100x13712images/ucljo/11055658PAS5CCC1D0F0012DE42019-05-03T11:50:55ZCertainx1371211998-02-28T00:00:00Z1351.215797192BRONZE AGECopper alloy41421BA1Circa13http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/BRONZE AGECertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:15:19.021ZKent100CountyCast41.17POST MEDIEVAL1Metal detectorKENT164289.jpg18210Generated from computer mapping softwareFair1179861UN36.72DistrictCertain3KENT18085Hythe87.8Shepway106272019-04-25T08:48:31ZReturned to finderSouth EastCirca
A warped and mostly remelted object likely partially recycled, uncertain date.
Description: The object consists of a less melted crescentric rim like top section which is folded over on itself on the left side. It is uncertain whether this is intentional or an accidental feature fo the casting/melting process. The lower section is an irregularly shaped warp/runoff section. It is heavily paitnated an off green colour.
Measurements: 60.38mm long, 41.17mm high, 36.72mm thikc and 87.8g in weight.
Jo Ahmet60.3871.02438599KENT-1648949508531POST MEDIEVALMETAL WORKING DEBRISTR1234finds-950853116KENT-164289Uncertainx41047images/ucljo/11054727PAS5CC1642800192842019-04-25T08:39:20ZCertainx1371213651.06617071UNKNOWNCopper alloy41421BA1Circa13http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/BRONZE AGECertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:15:18.325ZKent10CountyCastBRONZE AGE1Metal detectorKENTF2CFBC.jpg18210Generated from computer mapping software1180051BA3.7DistrictCertain4KENT18139-800Barhamx13712Canterbury106272019-04-23T17:12:35ZReturned to finderSouth EastCirca
A complete copper alloy awl / leather working tool of uncertain date, possibly Bronze Age but conceivably Roman or medieval.
Description: The awl is in very good condition with a dark grey-brown mildly patinated surface. The awl has a square cross-section. Both ends taper to a sharp point. One point is slightly longer than the others and each of the four faces is slightly indented. There are some scratches on the rounded end. Some awls may have been hafted in to a wooden or bone handle however this example was probably used in the hand without hafting as both ends of the awl are useful, practical tools.
Measurements: 37.76mm long, 3.7mm thick and 2g in weight.
Description: From the PAS website: (http://finds.org.uk/bronzeage/objects/awl) Awls are difficult to date but most copper-alloy examples are probably from the Late Bronze Age. They can have circular or square cross sections and are generally undecorated. They would have been used to make holes in leather or wood and many were probably were inserted into a handle made from organic materials. Awls were a range of rod-like tools that were usually round sectioned and pointed at one end, and rectangular sectioned with a square or chiselled edge at the other (Rowlands 1976 48). 'Awl' is often used to refer to any number of small, pointed instruments. Referred to as "pointed punches" by Coles (1963-64 117). They were presumably used for perforating leather, but it was once suggested that they were used for tattooing human skin.
Jo Ahmet7.7671.1475355KENT-F2DB039505211BRONZE AGEAWLTR2049finds-950521118KENT-F2CFBCComplete-1000x13712images/ucljo/11054394PAS5CBF2CFB001CC542019-04-23T16:19:23ZCertainx1371211351.19784052BRONZE AGECopper alloy41421BA1Circa13http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/BRONZE AGECertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:14:55.777ZKent100CountyCast35.27IRON AGE1Metal detectorKENT4C615E.jpg18210Centred on fieldFair1182351BA14.56DistrictCertain1KENT18224-100Lenhamx1371220.36Maidstone106272019-04-11T12:20:37ZReturned to finderSouth EastCirca
An incomplete cast copper-alloy rounded moustache-shaped object of late Bronze Age or Iron Age date.
Description: The object has been cast in one and survives as half of its original crescentric shape. The remaining half tapers to a damaged point from a bulbous body down to a point with cast alternating ridges and grooves running up to the point. The alternating pattern is not present on the inside edge of the object and consists of 22 lines in total. The object appears to have snapped just pst the grooved body as seen on KENT-77A0BF. The point has also been blunted and splayed. The breaks seems to be heavily worn
Measurements: 41.7mm wide, 35.27mm high. 14.56mm thick. 20.36g
Discussion: A good number of these so called 'moustache' shaped objects of have now been recovered and several are recorded on the PAS database. Examples with a shape very similar to this example include PAS reference numbers KENT-77A0BF, NARC-925E14, HAMP-6F4C45 and BERK-719DA8. One example was found in the Salisbury Hoard (Stead, 1998, no.117).
They are thought to date from the middle Bronze Age to the late Iron Age. Their function is uncertain, although the lozenge shaped recess at the bottom of this example (and in many of the others known) suggests that they were mounted on or below something. This was possibly something such as a dagger handle, although the absence of evidence makes this conjectural. Another suggestion has been a Scabbard Chape, in which case the object would be the other way up. Dr JD Hill at the British Museum suggests that they are Iron Age rather than Bronze Age, but this is yet to be confirmed by excavation of a stratified example.
Jo Ahmet41.770.7197557KENT-4C66659475893IRON AGEUNIDENTIFIED OBJECTTQ9051finds-947589116KENT-4C615EFragment-1500x13992images/ucljo/11052257PAS5CA4C615001F4E42019-04-03T15:41:25ZCertainx1371211651.226561141BRONZE AGECopper alloy41421BA1Circa13http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/BRONZE AGEPossiblyCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:15:15.371ZKent10CountyStruck or hammeredIRON AGE1Metal detectorKENT433C18.jpg18210GPS (from the finder)Fair1184731IA5.86DistrictCertain4KENT18343-1East Malling and Larkfieldx139924.38Tonbridge and Malling108372019-02-14T11:09:36ZReturned to finderSouth EastCirca
A flint flake possibly with hollow scraper blades on each edge, c.1000-1BC.
Description: The flake is a tertiary flake with no cortex remaining. Along both long edges at the same point on the flake are two small concave sections with short scaled semi-abrupt retouch likely intended to create a hollow scraping edge. The bulb of percussion on the ventral side is quite pronounced as is the bulbar scar and conchoidal rippling indicating the use of a hard hammer in its production. The flint has been heavily bashed and rolled. The flint is opaque mid grey through to light brown towards its edges.]
Measurements: 43.62mm long, 15.73mm wide, 5.86mm thick and 4.38g in weight.
Jo Ahmet43.62100.42166346KENT-4340C89398961IRON AGESCRAPER (TOOL)TQ6956finds-9398961115.738KENT-433C18Complete-1000x13992images/ucljo/11045713PAS5C6433C100189342019-02-13T15:12:01ZCertainx1371221651.278079771IRON AGEFlint41421BA1Circa13http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/BRONZE AGECertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:15:05.82ZKent10CountyKnapped/flakedIRON AGE1Metal detectorKENT8E34B0.jpg18210Generated from computer mapping softwareFair1181191BA5.7DistrictCertain2KENT179771Prestonx137126.53Dover108372019-01-24T08:41:32ZReturned to finderSouth EastCirca
An incomplete lithic flake possibly utilised as a blade of late Bronze Age to Iron Age in date, c.1200BC - 1BC
Description: The flake is snapped across its length and is formed from a long tertiary flake. The remaining fragment is roughly triangular plan, with some haphazard short scaled and low angled. the flint is off white mottled through to grey colour.
Measurements: 41.6mm long, 32mm wide, 5.7mm thick and 6.53g in weight.
Jo Ahmet41.6101.22651956KENT-8E36919361623IRON AGEBLADETR2561finds-93616211328KENT-8E34B0Incomplete-1200x13992images/ucljo/11042859PAS5C48E34B00100542019-01-23T21:57:30ZCertainx1371241651.303626491BRONZE AGEFlint41421BA1Circa13http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/BRONZE AGEPossiblyCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:15:05.127ZKent10CountyCastBRONZE AGE1Metal detectorKENT496FC6.jpg18210Generated from computer mapping softwareFair1184621BA16.67DistrictCertain1KENT18343Hadlowx1371288.92Tonbridge and Malling106272019-01-16T17:42:24ZReturned to finderSouth EastCirca
A fragment of a Late Bronze Age copper alloy socketed axe head, probably dating to 1100-800 BC.
Description: The fragment survives only as the cutting edge and part of the long rectangular socketed body. The cutting edge survives intact, albeit heavily worn. The blade runs in a very shallow convex curve and is heavily abraded, the blade tips flare slightly outwards. The surviving cross section of the socket is sub-oval. The remaining body appears to be undecorated although with such little remaining it is not possible to be sure although the casting seam is clearly visible . The axehead is patinated a mid green and the breaks have lead to more extensive corrosion.
Measurements: Length: 44.49mm, Width: 43.08mm, Thickness: 16.67mm, Weight: 88.92g.
Discussion: Although, due to completeness it is not certain but this axehead probably fits into the Ewart park or Wilburton metal working groups, giving it a date of 1100-800 BC (Schmidt & Burgess 1981: 119).
Jo Ahmet44.4970.33344KENT-4971D69333281BRONZE AGESOCKETED AXEHEADTQ6351finds-93332811438KENT-496FC6Fragment-1000x13712images/ucljo/11040212PAS5C3496FC0015F642019-01-08T12:26:36ZCertainx1371211351.234904731BRONZE AGECopper alloy41421BA1Circa13http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/BRONZE AGECertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:15:02.169ZKent100CountyCastBRONZE AGE1Metal detectorKENTA83F63.jpg18210Generated from computer mapping software1180891BA11.32DistrictCertain1KENT18085-800Lymingex1371212.29Shepway106272018-12-19T18:05:32ZReturned to finderSouth EastCirca
A fragment of cast copper alloy socketed axe, dating to the Late Bronze Age c. 1000 - 800 BC.
Description: The fragment represents part of the socketed end of the axe and is unevenly shaped. Part of the rimmed collar for the socket remains. Just after the rim there is a side loop to help secure the axe to its handle, which remains intact. The fragment is dark to light green on the surfaces, its surface is also heavily worn suggesting while the breaks are moderately worn suggesting they occurred after deposition although not recently.
Measurements: 30.54mm long, 25.08mm wide., 11.32mm thick and 12.29g in weight.
Jo Ahmet30.5471.08437536KENT-A841399318691BRONZE AGESOCKETED AXEHEADTR1639finds-93186911256KENT-A83F63Fragment-1000x13712images/ucljo/11038846PAS5C1A83F600136642018-12-19T17:46:30ZCertainx1371211351.10957614BRONZE AGECopper alloy41421BA1Circa13http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/BRONZE AGECertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:15:00.412ZKent100CountyCastBRONZE AGE1Metal detectorKENT02C3C3a.jpg182102018GPS (from the finder)11809512018T839BADistrictCertain4KENT182321150Restricted Accessx13712Ashford106272020-02-21T11:13:05ZReturned to finderSouth EastCirca
A hoard of two cast copper alloy palstave axeheads.
Description:
1. Palstave axehead. An incomplete, copper alloy, axehead in fair condition, with patches of corrosion visible. The flanges start to rise gradually from the butt, fusing to the stop bar at the maximum height above the septum. Below the stop bar is a distinctive triangular design, composed of a v-shaped groove and ridge within which is a triangular depression. The body of the axe is narrow and expands into a slightly flared, triangular blade with a curved cutting edge. One of the stop bars survives in good condition, the other is worn down and damaged. The cutting edge is damaged and uneven, with two thirds of the cutting edge missing and there are small pockets of corrosion damage across the blade. There is a repaired break forming a transverse crack running diagonally across the mid-section of the blade and the butt end of the object is missing with an uneven break. In profile, the casting seam is visible but not prominent. There is a casting imperfection in the form of a bubble hole on the inside of the stop bar. The axe is green in colour with a brown/black patina.
Dimensions: Blade width: 56.08mm; axe length: max 129.53mm, stop bar width: 25.84mm, flange width at stop bar: 27.68mm, butt width: 24.25mm, weight: 325g.
2. Palstave axehead. A complete, copper alloy, axehead in good condition, with patches of corrosion visible. The butt is slightly damaged, with small chips in the centre and one corner. The flanges start to rise gradually, in a slight convex curve from the butt, fusing to the stop bar at the maximum height above the septum. The body of the axe is narrow and expands into a triangular blade with a curved edge. There is a shallow depression on both sides of the blade just below the stop bar. The cutting edge is complete except for small pockets of corrosion damage and is slightly asymmetrical, with the opposite blade tip being curved from use and possible re-sharpening. There is a repaired break forming a crack running across the worn blade tip. In profile the casting seam is visible. The axe is green in colour with a brown/black patina.
Dimensions: Blade width: max 56.07mm; axe length: 157.81mm; stop bar width: 23.9mm; flange width at stop bar: 23.96mm; butt width: 22.27mm; weight: 370g.
Discussion: Both axes are identifiable as palstave axes, belonging to the Middle Bronze Age (c.1400-1150 cal BC). This hoard appears to contain two types of Palstave axe, one decorated with a depression below the stop bar (No. 2), the second with a triangular design (No. 1). A larger hoard of 10 similar objects can be found on the PAS Database KENT-593613.
Palstave No. 1 is unusual, and clear comparisons are hard to find, however there are similar examples found in O'Connor 1980, including a looped Palstave with similar v-shaped ornamentation from the Gable Head Hoard (O'Connor 1980: p321-2, Fig.6 No.25), and a broken Palstave with V-ornament from the Marshall Estate Hoard, Sussex (O'Connor 1980, p.328, Fig.14, No12).
Palstave No.2 is comparable to those placed within Rowlands 'class 3 group 1' including a similar axe surviving in a hoard from Goudhurst, Kent (see Rowlands 1976: pl 2 (85) no.3, and p. 247). Rowlands class 3 are characterised by a U-shaped septum profile, low triangular or slightly convex flanges, a straight sided triangular or crinoline blade and a triangular depression or ribbed motif beneath the stop bar (Rowlands 1976: 32-33). Group 1 and 2 within class 3 are divided based on blade width, being 7-8cm and 5-6cm respectively, placing the above axe within group 2. Using the PAS Palstave Guide these examples would be categorised as 'group 2' ('early palstaves' https://finds.org.uk/guides/bronzeage/objects/axes [accessed 7/11/19]).
Conclusion:
As a single find containing multiple objects of prehistoric base-metal the objects described above Nos. 1-2, qualify as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act (1996) (Designation Order 2002).
Jo Ahmet17Brabourne LeesKENT-02C6FC9248021BRONZE AGEHOARDRestricted Accessfinds-924802116KENT-02C3C3Complete1400x13712images/ucljo/11081060PAS5BE02C3C0012B832018-11-05T11:40:44ZCertainx1371212018-09-27T23:00:00Z13BRONZE AGECopper alloy41421BA2Circa13http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/BRONZE AGECertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:14:56.54ZKent100CountyCastBRONZE AGE1Metal detectorfrag37KENT729BB2.jpg18210Generated from computer mapping softwareFair11811912018T809BA
This hoard is known as Preston Hill Hoard 2, see KENT-DA6E86 for Preston Hill hoard 1.
DistrictCertain1KENT17977-800Restricted Accessx13712345.03Dover106272020-02-21T11:14:26ZReturned to finderSouth EastCirca
A small assemblage of copper-alloy fragments likely part of a late Bronze Age metalworkers hoard dating to the Ewart Park phase (c.1000-800 BC), consisting of 1x socketed axe frag, 1x casting jet, 1x bun ingot fragment, 2x uncertain object fragments and 2x misc ingot/working fragments.
Description:
Fragment 1: Part of the collar of a socketed axe, formed by a large raised ridge. A small section of flaring body remains which may have some decorative elements serving in the form of incised lines. Breaks are jagged and the fragment retains a mottled light green colour.
Measurements: 26.09mm wide, 19.65mm long, 9.59mm thick and 14.25g in weight.
Fragment 2: A Casting jet from the ingate of a two-piece mould. It is conical in shape with a circular rod of casting sprue at the base the top is slightly concave. It has a light green patination.
Measurements: 19.73mm high, 24.62mm in diameter and 19.86g in weight.
Fragment 3: A fragment of bun ingot sub-triangular in plan, it has a convex base and a flat top. It has a heavily pitted surface.
Measurements: 53.25mm wide, 59.11mm long, 19.04mm thick and 192.27g in weight
Fragment 4: A flat fragment of copper-alloy roughly cast on one side with a slightly raised ridge long a flatter other side. It has a green patination with black staining.
Measurements: 30.16mm long, 27.44mm wide, 6.55mm thick and 22.07g in weight.
Fragment 5: A heavily worn evenly cast object fragment. It has an irregularly shape in plan remaining roughly v-shaped with a roughly triangular cross section.
Measurements: 20.34mm wide, 22.43mm long, 16.43mm thick and 28g in weight.
Fragment 6: A roughly cast fragment, possibly very small and narrow bun ingot, it has a rounded pointed end and a straight break at the other. The bottom side is smoother and convex and the top is rough with a pimple which maybe remains of casting jet sprue.
Measurements: 62.91mm long, 30.23mm wide, 11.5mm thick (including jet) and 54.23g in weight.
Fragment 7: casting waste. A fragment of copper alloy, in an irregular and globular state. This is identifiable as casting waste. Dimensions - length: max 4.9cm, width: max 2.7cm, thickness: 1.4cm, weight: 41.35g.
Total Weight: 345.03g
Discussion: Fragment No.1 can be identified as a collared socket fragment from a socketed axehead which are common Later Bronze Age artefacts. Unfortunately, due to the lack of diagnostic features remaining on these small fragments it is impossible to suggest a specific type or date for this fragment.
Fragment No.2 is recognisable as a casting jet from a two part mould and is effectively casting waste and not uncommon finds in Bronze Age hoards. Indeed, at the date of writing 43 Bronze Age hoards recorded on the PAS database include at least one such fragment.
Fragment 3 is identifiable as part of copper bun ingots of plano-convex form. Similar examples found in hoards from Kent are included within the PAS database (finds.org.uk, see records KENT-0B4165 for broken ingots and KENT-585CA7 for a mix of complete and fragments, a complete single ingot is recorded as KENT-14DDA6).
Fragment No.4 is unusual and stands out amongst this assemblage due to its roughly regular form which is not clearly identifiable as belonging to a Bronze Age artefact type. It is possible that this fragment is a separate find and is not likely to belong to the hoard. Fragment 5: remains unidentifiable but appears to have been intentionally cast in its unusual shape.
Fragment 6: could be casting waste but the general form and apparent casting jet seems to point to a small ingot of some sort. Fragment 7: is recognisable as casting waste due to its form.
Together the fragments, possibly excluding fragment 4 suggest a mixed assemblage of ingots and waste metal fragments collated for the purpose of metalworking however due to the discovery of these fragments scattered across a fairly wide area of a field, and therefore the lack of a clear context, it is impossible to definitively say that they all belong to a single disturbed hoard. The inclusion of a socketed axe fragment and copper ingots dates this assemblage to the Late Bronze Age, and the inclusion of ingot fragments in hoards is common in the Ewart Park phase (c.1000-800 BC).
Conclusion: It is therefore likely that this assemblage dates to before 1718 and is made up of prehistoric metal objects, it constitutes potential Treasure under the stipulations of The Treasure Act 1996.
Jo Ahmet17PrestonKENT-72A7529238741BRONZE AGEHOARDRestricted Accessfinds-923874116KENT-729BB2Fragment-1000x13712images/ucljo/11082154PAS5BD729BB0011AF32018-10-29T15:39:39ZCertainx137121131BRONZE AGECopper alloy41421BA6Circa13http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/BRONZE AGECertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:14:56.067Zfinds-922947922947KENT-EE8649SPEARHEADBRONZE AGEA copper alloy Bronze Age (c.1500-800 BC) spear tip.
Description: The tip of a bronze spear broken at an historic break from the main part of the spear head. It is sub-triangular in plan, with a broad flat central longtitudinal rib on both surfaces. The tip is solid.and tapers to a point, the edges are intact and sharp. The surfaces have a typical green patina.
Measurements: length: 28.29mm, width at break: 15.24mm, at tip: 2.5mm, thickness on rib: 4.45mm, along the edge: 1.36mm, weight: 4.95g.
Discussion: Type or classification as well as narrow the date is not possible due to small fragment size. See similar on the PAS database: BERK-359D1B.Fragment1313-1500-8004KENT2018-10-23T10:22:44Z2023-06-21T12:32:00Z4.95PAS5BCEE86400199A4.4515.2428.2917121141421182101867817977KentDoverShepherdswell with ColdredTR264851.186523161.2326416310KENT-EE8840Copper alloy10627CastIncompleteBRONZE AGEx13712BRONZE AGEx13712x13712Metal detectorReturned to finderKENTEE8649.jpg1031687images/smokedkelpie/South EastCertain12023-06-21T11:32:01.01ZKent100CountyCastBRONZE AGE1Metal detectorpalisteraxeend.jpg182102018Generated from computer mapping softwareFair1183461BA10.75DistrictCertain1PUBLIC18343-700Blue Bell Hill and Waldersladex1371217.18Tonbridge and Malling106272021-09-09T10:34:47ZReturned to finderSouth EastCirca
A fragment of a copper-alloy possible palstave of middle Bronze Age date (c. 1150-700 BC).
Description: The fragment, which appears to have been broken off in antiquity, consists of the extreme top piece of the implement's attachment end and appears to have been slightly twisted upon breakage. The width and thickness extend gradually from the irregular top edge to the point of the break. On both sides of the axe a ridge extends along each vertical edge, increasing in height towards the point of the break.The artefact has a mid green patina.
Measurements: The piece measures 27mm long, 13.04mm wide and 10.75mm thick. It weighs 17.18g.
Lori Rogerson2770.49522751PUBLIC-3CB91B9188573BRONZE AGEPALSTAVETQ7460finds-9188571113.046PUBLIC-3CB266Fragment-1150x13712images/ynwhsh7/31028242PAS5BA3CB260016CC42018-09-20T17:30:30ZPossiblyx1371212018-08-07T23:00:00Z1351.312508971BRONZE AGECopper alloy41421BA1Circa13http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/BRONZE AGEwith finderPossiblyDistrict Ward2022-07-14T07:14:52.423Zfinds-918540918540SUR-267CEFFLAT AXEHEADBRONZE AGEA complete copper alloy miniature flat axe or possibly a chisel, 59.5mm in length and dating to the early to late early Bronze Age (2050 BC- 1700BC).
The axe has straight sides, expanding into a cutting edge, which is curved and 26mm across, with a cutting edge around 1mm thick. The butt end narrows to 15.1mm in width and is slightly convex. There are no flanges or other features. The profile of the axe is lenticular or an elongated pointed oval with a maximum thickness at the centre of 7.3mm. The surface is heavily pitted with the brownish-green patina of copper-alloy - suggesting a date after the very earliest period when axes were made of copper rather than bronzeThis object's form is similar to full-sized, solid flat axes, resembling a smaller version of the earliest and simplest solid cast copper alloy axe-heads with tapering sides and rounded butts. It is uncertain whether it is a miniature axe or a chisel intended for fine working or was intended as a votive object; it is larger than other miniature axes (eg.HAMP-B3BE22, HAMP-657353) which have been proposed to have a votive function (Robinson, P; 1995).
Miniature flat axes such as this tend to fit in the chronology at the very end of the early Bronze Age when developed axes are starting out. It is likely that this example is dated to the Early Bronze Age (EBA phase II-III), of metalworking tradition phase IV-V, which corresponds to Needham's (1996) Period 3 circa 2050 - 1700 CAL. BC. Axes of this size and form are difficult to parallel, Schmidt & Burgess (1981) catalogue a number of small developed flat axes as Variant Swinton (p 67-8, nos. 375-380) but all examples are between 87mm and 92mm in length. Although this example is smaller it may have been used for a similar function.
See also LANCUM-B28EB0.1313-2050-17004SUR2018-09-19T16:14:22Z2022-12-01T10:44:42Z37.8PAS5BA267CE001FDB7.32659.517141182101839118650KentTunbridge WellsHawkhurstTQ763351.069346460.5106730910SUR-26A6C5Copper alloy10627CompleteBRONZE AGEx13712BRONZE AGEx13712x13712Metal detectorReturned to finderSUR267CEF.jpg1028078images/smaslin/Certain12022-12-01T10:44:42.722Zfinds-918295918295KENT-0FE83EHOARDBRONZE AGEA Late Bronze Age (Ewart park), c. 900-800 BC Hoard.
Catalogue: The find consists of 30 copper alloy, two of which refit to form a single object (no 18 & 19 in the catalogue below, to form an axe). There 10 fragments of ingot , 2 winged-axe, 3 Needham's (1990) Class A1 one of Class D and 9 from socketed axes (where not possible to provide a more detailed typological description), one bracelet fragment, a fragment of a socketed gouge blade, one fragment of a socketed knife and 2 blade fragments.
ID
DESCRIPTION
TYPE
DIMENSION
WEIGHT
1
Half oval shape curved ingot with a half round mark in the center, earth still attached, smooth surface on the mark side, irregular on the opposite. Rounded edge
Ingot
110 mm by 147 mm by 17 mm
1626 gr
2
Slice of a rounded ingot, quiet thick on the inside become sharper on the edge. Surface irregular, still earth attached. Rounded edge
Ingot
96 mm by 124 mm by 36mm
1615 gr
3
Slice of a rounded ingot, quiet thick on the inside become sharper on the edge. Surface irregular, still earth attached. Rounded edge. White earth insertion in section. Surface looks flat on one side.
Ingot
61 mm by 83 mm by 30 mm
450 gr
4
Ingot piece , green patina, not defined on the edge, earth attached, surface slight regular
Ingot
56 mm by 65 mm by 28 mm
551 gr
5
Ingot piece , green patina, not defined on the edge, earth attached, surface slight regular
Ingot
41 mm by 55 mm by 32 mm
344 gr
6
Ingot piece , green patina, not defined on the edge, earth attached, surface slight regular
Ingot
59 mm by 53 mm by 17 mm
172 gr
7
Ingot piece , green patina, earth attached, surface irregular
Ingot
32 mm by 33 mm by 12 mm
50 gr
8
Ingot piece , green patina, earth attached, surface irregular
Ingot
24 mm by 29 mm by 15 mm
64 gr
9
Ingot piece , green patina, earth attached, surface irregular
Ingot
17 mm by 32 mm by 19 mm
49 gr
10
Ingot piece , green patina, earth attached, surface irregular
Ingot
24 mm by 50 mm by 14 mm
54 gr
11
Axe with blade and part of the stop, green patina, some earth attached, polished surface really smooth, broken quiet regular, blade sharp with some dent, Double T section, blade side deep, black shine colour
Winged-axe
Length 64 mm Width ( Cutting edge) 45 mm Mouth 23 mm X 12 mm
168 gr
12
Blade axe, earth attached, some green patina, blade sharp with dent, struck mark on a side
Winged-axe
Length 51 mm Width ( Cutting edge) 41 mm Mouth 27 mm X 13 mm
101 gr
13
Full socketed axe, earth attached, some green patina, core filled with earth and the inside of the loop. Both moulding present of which one quiet tick, casting seam along the side
A1 Plain
Length 83 mm Width ( Cutting edge) 33 mm Mouth 29 mm X 31 mm
180 gr
14
Socketed axe without the blade, the cut seem regular, earth attached, core filled with earth and inside the loop, one moulding present green patina, casting seam along the side, line run around the body through the loop and two on each side perpendicular to it
Class D
Length 70 mm Width ( Cutting edge) 34 mm Mouth 28 mm X 32 mm
118 gr
15
Full socketed axe, earth attached, some patina, core filled with earth and the inside of the loop. One moulding present, cast seam along the side and the moulding, blade sharp with some dents
Socketed Axe
Length 87 mm Width ( Cutting edge) 37 mm Mouth 31 mm X 33 mm
169 gr
16
Full socketed axe, earth attached some green patina. Two moulding present, cast seam along the side and the moulding, blade sharp with one big dent
A1 Plain
Length 87 mm Width ( Cutting edge) 37 mm Mouth 32 mm X 33 mm
188 gr
17
Part of a socketed axe, earth attached, green patina, earth in the core and inside the loop, regular cut by the loop, one moulding, cast seam along the side
A1 Plain
Length 45 mm Width ( Cutting edge) 43 mm Mouth 43 mm X 40 mm
152 gr
18
Part of a socketed axe, earth attached and filling the inside, green patina and greenish surface, regular cut, Blade sharp with few dents, blade side deep
A1 Plain
Length 79 mm Width ( Cutting edge) 47 mm Mouth 32 mm X 28 mm
189 gr
19
Blade of a socketed axe earth attached, polished shine dark surface, green patina, earth filling the inside, blade side slight deep, blade sharp, but curved on one side regular cut
Socketed Axe
Length 37 mm Width ( Cutting edge) 43 mm Mouth 17 mm X 28 mm
77 gr
20
Part of a socketed axe, earth attached, green patina, regular cut
Socketed axe
Length 37 mm Width ( Cutting edge) 37 mm Mouth 16 mm X 29 mm
83 gr
21
Blade of a socketed axe earth attached, green patina, earth attached, blade with two big dent, regular cut
Socketed axe
Length 39 mm Width ( Cutting edge) 40 mm Mouth 17 mm X 29 mm
98 gr
22
Blade of a socketed axe earth attached and filling the inside, green patina, long cutting edge, sharp blade regular cut
Socketed axe
Length 30 mm Width ( Cutting edge) 58 mm Mouth 13 mm X 44 mm
68 gr
23
Part of a blade of a socketed axe, earth on the surface and inside, green patina, square small mark, cast seam on the side, regular cut
Socketed axe
Length 56 mm Width ( Cutting edge) 34 mm Mouth 31 mm X 16 mm
108 gr
24
Blade of a socketed axe, some earth attached, green patina, dark polished surface, irregular cut, sharp blade
Socketed axe
Length 62 mm Width ( Cutting edge) 47 mm Mouth 30 mm X 16 mm
105 gr
25
Blade of a socketed axe, some earth attached, green patina, dark polished surface, sharp blade with few dent and a blade tip
Socketed axe
Length 35 mm Width ( Cutting edge) 46 mm Mouth 16 mm X 34 mm
80 gr
26
Part of a blade , half perforated hole present, some earth attached, green patina, sharp edge, with few dent, regular cut
N/A
35 mm by 24 mm
12 gr
27
Part of a socketed knife, four hole present, some earth attached, green patina, part of the sharp blade, regular cut
Socketed Knife
73 mm by 24 mm
38 gr
28
Part of a blade, some earth attached, green patina, sharp edge, with few dent, regular cut
N/A
26 mm by 25 mm
22 gr
29
Blade of a Gouge, earth attached, green patina, sharp blade with some dent.
Gouge
Length 53 mm Width ( Cutting edge) 30 mm Mouth 15 mm X 14 mm
72 gr
30
Part of a bracelet, earth, patina, rounded on the outside
Bracelet
10 mm by 55 mm
12 gr
Discussion:
The objects that make up this find are all typical of Ewart Park phase hoards (c. 900-800 BC) in the south-east of England. The composition of the hoard and the scrap-like (fragmentary) condition of the objects is comparable to others found in Kent (see Turner 2010 for fexamples). The shape and size of ingot (No. 1) is notable and relatively unusual, as is the presence of a bracelet fragment (No. 30), although it can be paralleled, for example, in the hoard from Minnis Bay, Isle of Thanet (Ibid.).
Conclusion:
As a single find of more than two prehistoric objects of copper alloy, this find (consisting of objects Nos. 1-30) qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996 (Designation Order 2002Please note that soil adhered to many of the objects and the weights cannot be taken as final.
Images yet to come from the BM1313-900-80012018T6604KENT2018-08-01T00:00:00Z2018-09-18T14:32:51Z2022-07-20T15:11:53ZPAS5BA0FE83001E6C317141141421182101800418139KentCanterburyAdishamTR235451.241568161.1935116410KENT-0FEADDCopper alloy10627CastCompleteBRONZE AGEx13712BRONZE AGEx13712x13712Metal detectorReturned to finderSouth EastCertain12022-07-20T14:11:53.99ZKent10CountyCastBRONZE AGE1Metal detectorKENT9393A7.jpg18210Generated from computer mapping software1183041BA9.21DistrictCertain1KENT18224-800Thurnhamx1371223.38Maidstone106272018-09-13T12:45:46ZReturned to finderSouth EastCirca
A fragment of cast copper alloy socketed axe, dating to the Late Bronze Age c. 1000 - 800 BC.
Description: The fragment represents part of the socketed end of the axe and is unevenly shaped. Part of the rimmed collar for the socket remains. Just after the rim there is a side loop to help secure the axe to its handle, which remains roughly to 50% to its original length. The fragment is dark green on the surfaces, its surface is also heavily pitted with some casting bubbles visible. All breaks are heavily worn suggesting they occured during antiquity.
Measurements: 21.04mm long, 28.63mm wide., 9.21mm thick and 23.38g in weight.
Jo Ahmet21.0470.59403749KENT-93956D9176271BRONZE AGESOCKETED AXEHEADTQ8157finds-9176271128.638KENT-9393A7Fragment-1000x13712images/ucljo/11027275PAS5B99393A00173C42018-09-12T17:05:14ZCertainx1371211351.28337966BRONZE AGECopper alloy41421BA1Circa13http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/BRONZE AGECertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:14:51.778ZKent100CountyHand made36.78IRON AGE3LateFieldwalkingFolkestonepot.jpg18210Generated from computer mapping softwareFair1425854BA10.42DistrictPossibly1PUBLIC1808543Folkestonex1371214.18Shepway105392020-08-12T13:15:22ZReturned to finderSouth EastExactly
Fragment from a hand formed, coarse ware, ceramic vessel possibly dating from the Late Bronze Age to the Iron Age (c. 1000BC-AD43).
Description: the sherd is probably from the side wall as the piece is slightly saucer shaped. It is flint-tempered and a dull terracotta red on the external surface but almost black on the interior, the dark pigment extending well into the fabric of the vessel.
Measurements: 36.78mm high, 27.77mm wide and 10.42mm thick. Weighs 14.18g.
Jane Clark531.19723542PUBLIC-663F5E9146661IRON AGEVESSELTR2437finds-9146661327.776PUBLIC-662CB2Fragment-1000x13992images/ynwhsh7/31024341PAS5B7662CB0011AD42018-08-17T06:53:15ZPossiblyx1371281651.088551971BRONZE AGECeramic41421BA1Circa13http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/BRONZE AGEWith finderCertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:14:50.056ZKent100CountyCastIRON AGE1Metal detectorHighamaxfrag.jpg182102017Generated from computer mapping softwareFair1185101BA10.76DistrictCertain1PUBLIC18515-800Shornex1371225.13Gravesham106272021-09-09T10:42:44ZReturned to finderSouth EastCirca
An incomplete socketed axehead of Bronze Age date (c. 1000-800 BC).
Description: The surviving fragment comprises most of the blade-end, only surviving between the cutting edge and the end of the internal socket, and the remaining portion is also broken off vertically and does not match the corresponding side. The fragment is sub rectangular in plan and sub-triangular when viewed in profile. One side of the axe is missing, but the remaining side tapers very slightly from the cutting edge. The cutting edge is slightly convex. The socket is half an elongated, sub-oval in cross section and the broad face is plain.
Dimensions: length 32.16mm; width 20.58mm; thickness 10.76mm; weight 25.13g.
Lori Rogerson32.1670.4431451PUBLIC-5A68DB9146552IRON AGESOCKETED AXEHEADTQ7071finds-9146551120.586PUBLIC-5A5757Fragment-1000x13992images/ynwhsh7/11024325PAS5B75A5750017E242018-08-16T17:25:25ZCertainx1371212017-10-13T23:00:00Z1651.41253571BRONZE AGECopper alloy41421BA1Circa13http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/BRONZE AGEWith finderProbablyCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:14:50.05Z