Record ID: LIN-2DC392
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Middle to Late Bronze Age palstave axe dating to c. 1600-1200 BC, possible shield-pattern palstave axe head, Arreton/Acton Park Metalwork Assemblage. The axe is narrow and unlooped, with a rounded stop-ridge on both sides at right angles to the septum. Prominent side flanges, the butt narrows to a damaged end. The blade is narrow and trapezoidal, widening gently to the cutting edge, with little added flare to the tips. The blade is slightly nibbled along the cutting edge. There is no nick. There is a slightl shield-like depression below t…
Created on: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Greetham with Somersby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-2BCAF0
Object type: BARBED AND TANGED ARROWHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete flint barbed and tanged arrowhead dating to the early Bronze Age c.2350-1600 BC. Triangular flake with covering angled scalar retouch on both sides, with long barbs and a tang. One of the barbs has been snapped off. Mid-orangey-brown flint. Length: 32.03 mm, Width: 24.47 mm, Thickness: 3.55 mm, Weight: 2.42g
Created on: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Greetham with Somersby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-B70D74
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a copper alloy spear head dating from the Middle to late Bronze Age, about 1550 - 800 BC. The surviving fragment comprises the tip and partial length of blade. Both wings are complete from the tip to approximately half way down the blade. From this point both wings are abraded and damaged. In section the spear is lozenge. It has a narrow blade measuring 44mm in length and 11mm in width. The spear has a dark brown patina with frequent surface pitting. The breaks are very worn and patinated suggesting it broke in antiquity.
Created on: Wednesday 8th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 15th November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-6F95A6
Object type: AWL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy awl of possible Bronze Age date. It is 48mm in length. The awl is rectangular in section for two thirds of its length, tapering from 5x4mm to a flat terminal. The opposite end is circular in section and tapers to a point. The awl has a dark brown-red patina often seen on Bronze Age and Iron Age metalwork in the region. A Roman date cannot be excluded, however.
Created on: Tuesday 5th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 31st October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sleaford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-A3748A
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of hollow cast copper alloy, possibly a miscast item of possible Bronze Age date. The object is rectangular in plan and appears to have been a hollow rectangle in section. Only one complete side and two incomplete sides survive. The object flares gently along its length, and also thickens to a triangular section at the widest end. The interior is covered with black soot and charcoal deposits much like is often seen on late medieval and post-medieval cooking pot legs. However, the exterior is smooth and has patches of mid brown patina as is commonly encountered on copper alloy …
Created on: Monday 14th August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 31st August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sleaford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-6221CD
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy fragment, possibly a tip of a flanged axe or palstave dating from the Early to Middle Bronze Age (c.2050-1400 BC). The object is trapezoidal with a triangular cross-section. It has a flaring edge and narrows towards a shaft. The opposite end of the cutting edge has a facetted side and an adjacent truncated side which appears damaged. The surface is a mid-green patina with patches of brownish-green. There is a circular hole, possibly as the result of a casting flaw. Very worn. Width of cutting edge: 26.77 mm; Length of total object 21.52 mm;&nbs…
Created on: Friday 11th August 2023
Last updated: Monday 9th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Leadenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-2B3E6F
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Blade-edge fragment of a late Bronze Age axe palstave or socketed axe. The fragment has a sharp, curved edge which gently widens to a rough break. The surface has a dark-brow patina which is commonly seen on Bronze Age metalwork of the region. The axe probable belongs to the Ewart Park phase of the Late Bronze Age (c. 1000 - 800 BC).
Created on: Monday 3rd July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 1st August 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-AC9E99
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure case 2023 T612 A Middle to Late Bronze Age (c. 1300-800 BC) hoard consisting of two cast copper-alloy fragments including a  possible sickle fragment and a fragment of a speartip. 1. Sickle of uncertain type It is broadly triangular in form with a pointed-oval cross-section. The tip of the curved blade has broken off and the base is missing, both truncated ends are patinated indicative of old breaks. It has a single back curvature and wide blade, with an almost straight adjacent length. It has faint linear ridges on both faces, possib…
Created on: Tuesday 27th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 16th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Dunholme', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-AC9343
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure Case 2023 T611 A Middle to Late Bronze Age (c. 1300-800 BC) hoard consisting of three cast copper-alloy objects including a miniature axe, a palstave axe fragment and a speartip fragment. 1. Miniature axe Miniature cast copper-alloy axehead of Early Bronze Age c. 2000 BC - 1700 BC. The object is a miniature or model flat axehead or chisel. The sides are bowed. It is rectangular,  lentoidal in cross-section, with a flaring cutting edge and narrowed shaft. The sides descend from the butt almost vertically t…
Created on: Tuesday 27th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 16th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Dunholme', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-F3A307
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy bead of uncertain date. The bead is biconical and has a central hole with untrimmed ledge in the centre. The surface of the bead has a green-black patina.
Created on: Tuesday 6th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 8th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-4F00E2
Object type: AWL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy awl of Bronze Age to medieval date, c.1250 BC - AD 1500. The awl appears to be complete. The awl has a conical shaft which runs for 18mm, after which the shank becomes rectangular in section and tapers to the terminal. The awl has a mid green patina and has a smoother surface at the conical end.  Copper alloy awls are known from the Bronze Age,but as the shape of awls changed little over time dating is difficult. Length 57.95mm, thickness 3.93mm, weight 3.49g.
Created on: Wednesday 17th May 2023
Last updated: Friday 19th May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Dunston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-481055
Object type: FLANGED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a cast copper-alloy Early-Middle Bronze Age axe, probably a flanged axehead of uncertain sub-type dating to the period 1600 - 1300 BC. This corresponds with the Acton Park II, and Taunton metalworking Assemblages, that correspond with Needham Period 4 or 5.  Only the butt has survived. It is rectangular and convex with cast flanges that are triangular in cross-section, tapering towards the septum. The fragment is very worn and pitted, with patches of developed brown surface in places. The break is patinated and an old break. See for paralle…
Created on: Wednesday 17th May 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 17th May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Greetham with Somersby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-B5E1EC
Object type: MINIATURE OBJECT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Miniature copper-alloy axehead of Early Bronze Age c. 2000 BC - 1700 BC. The object is a miniature or model flat axehead or chisel. The sides are bowed. It is trapezoidal and wedge-shaped in cross-section with a flaring cutting edge and narrowed shaft. The sides descend from the butt almost vertically then expand in a smooth curve to produce a cutting edge. Heavily pitted with some damage to the cutting edge. Length: 51.78 mm; Width: 31.65 mm; Thickness: 9.77 mm; Weight: 58g Diminutive axes are often associated with Roman votive offerings…
Created on: Wednesday 10th May 2023
Last updated: Friday 12th May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bourne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-10FE91
Object type: AWL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy awl of Bronze Age to medieval date, c.1250 BC - AD 1500. The awl appears to be complete with a length of 43mm. The awl has a conical shaft which runs for 18mm, after which the shank becomes rectangular in section and tapers to the terminal. The awl has a mid green patina and has a smoother surface at the conical end. While many copper alloy awls are known from the Bronze Age, it is difficult to be confident about this particular item given that the shape of awls changed little over time.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 4th May 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-A3089A
Object type: AWL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy awl probably dating to Late Bronze Age (1150 - 800 BC). The awl is elongated and has four broadly rectangular facets tapering gently at both ends. The middle width is almost square in cross-section, with the widest point is approximately at the centre of it. One of the end has a pointed tip, circular in cross-section and probably used to pierce leather and similar materials. The other end is flat and sub-rectangular in cross section. The awl is smooth, undecorated and covered with a well developed brownish-green patina It measures 82.91 mm …
Created on: Thursday 27th April 2023
Last updated: Friday 12th May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Thorpe on the Hill', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-AE420A
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of a cast copper-alloy Late Bronze Age sword of the Ewart Park-type metalworking tradition dated c.950 - c.750 cal BC. Only part of the hilt and part of the blade has survived. The hilt has marginal ribs running down its edges and two circular perforations. The hilt expands into the shoulders and blade. Above the filled hole on the grip, it starts thickening in the centre to form the mid-rib, smoothing out along the blade. Above the shoulder the hilt widens in a straight sided ricasso then narrows to the blade. The sword has delamated in some area. Light brownish-…
Created on: Monday 3rd April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 21st June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near North Carlton area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-7931C7
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Late Bronze Age copper alloy socketed looped axehead fragment of Ewart Park phase attribution, probably a South Eastern type, dating to c.900 to c750 BC. Only the bottom part with the cutting edge remains. Curved cutting edge. The socket is oval in cross-section and the edges are triangular. The patina along the broken end indicates an old break. The fragment has no discernible decoration. Ewart Park phase attribution, probably a South Eastern type.  Length (across cutting edge): 45.93 mm; Width: 33.16 mm; Max Thickness: 15.53 mm; Weight: 52.59g
Created on: Monday 30th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 8th March 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-8F5E8A
Object type: AWL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy Late Bronze Age awl dating to 1200-800 BC. It is elongated of sub-square section at the junction of the long point and the tang, the section changes to oval, blending towards the tip, the tang becoming more rectangular. The point is flat and broken and the tang narrows to a blunt point and is bent into a curved, probably as a result of ploughing. All surfaces are patinated a mid-to-dark green colour, the recent loss to the surfaces is now green. Length (tip to tip): 62.14 mm; Maximum Thickness: 3.84mm; Weigh…
Created on: Thursday 19th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 14th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Welton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-6E3EAD
Object type: MINIATURE OBJECT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy miniature or model flat axehead or chisel dating to the Early Bronze Age - c. 2000 - 1700 BC. The axehead has a tapering, truncated butt probably the result of an old break. It is slightly thickened at the mid-point. It flares, initially gently and then is stepped out into a wide, curved cutting edge which is thinned from the thickened mid-point. The cutting edge is blunt and rounded. The axe has a flat sub-rectangular cross section. There are no evident raised flanges. There is wear and damage on all faces.  Length: 81.07 mm; Width: …
Created on: Thursday 5th January 2023
Last updated: Monday 13th February 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-41B5D5
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a copper alloy spear head dating from the Middle Bronze Age, about 1550 - 1250 BC. It has a narrow blade measuring 33mm in length and 12mm in width. The break is very worn and patinated suggesting it broke in antiquity.  Not enough of the spearhead has remained to be able to date this fragment to a more precise range, although the circular section, the angle of the blade, and the midrib extending to the to the tip suggest comparisons with spearheads in Davis (2017) Groups 6-11.
Created on: Tuesday 3rd January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 21st June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Grasby', grid reference and parish protected.