Record ID: SOM-A4314B
Object type: CHISEL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Late Bronze Age copper alloy tanged chisel, dating to c 1150 - 850 BC. The handle and blade is missing. The chisel was cast in one piece but can be described in two sections. It has a rectangular tang in subsection which abuts the ovoid-sectioned, collared handle stop of the chisel blade. At the other end would have been the chisel blade beyond the tang. At this point there is a worn break. This artefact has a dark orange brown patina. Tanged chisels, which date from c. 1150-850 BC, are known from several hoards and as isolated finds; …
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beercrocombe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-A3A169
Object type: CHISEL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a Bronze Age tanged chisel of Late Bronze Age date, probably of Wilburton or Ewart Park metalworking industry, dated to c. 1150 – 750BC. Only a small section of the tang survives but is clearly square in section. It flares slightly to the collar which is sub oval in form. The blade flares below this collar to give a blade width of 29.02 mm. The blade faces are near-flat and thin gradually towards the edge.  The surface is pitted with a mid-brown patina. On one side an incised line runs parrallel to the angled edge of the blade, c. 3mm from the edge. It…
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beercrocombe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-BB574A
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Bath and North East Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of Late Bronze Age cast copper alloy blade/sword dating from c. 1000 to 800 BC. The blade fragment has a surviving length of 45.9mm, with a surviving width of 35.58mm. It is broadly trapezoid in plan and is lenticular in cross-section. The blade edges are heavily eroded leaving no original surface. Both cutting edges are worn and incomplete and the perpendicular edges to these are broken so that the original length of the blade is unknown as well as the position of this fragment along it, though it is likely between the hilt and the middle of the sword a…
Created on: Thursday 1st February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Compton Martin', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-E98DB3
Object type: ARROWHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete barbed and tanged arrowhead of Green, H.S. (1980) possible Sutton type dating to the Early Bronze Age c. 2500 - 1500 BC. The arrowhead appears to have been discarded mid knapping. The flint is glossy, mid to dark brown, with flake scars on the front surface, while the reverse has ripples and irregular scaring.  Barbed and Tanged arrowheads are associated with the Bronze Age Beaker Period, c. 2500 - 1500 BC and are usually found within Beaker burials. Measurements: Length: 30.48mm Width: 20.52mm Thickness: 5.38mm Weight: 2.09g. See Butler (2005) pg…
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 24th January 2024
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Record ID: SOM-314F87
Object type: FLANGED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A short flanged Bronze Age axehead dating to the Middle Bronze Age, c. 1500 - 1250 BC. The axehead has short flanges with high sides, the general condition of the object is worn which distorts identification, but there is a median bevel on the septum of the axe, and a broad lentoid profile suggesting possible Acton Park phase, 1600-1400 BC.  The axehead is incomplete, with a break towards the butt. Measurements Length: 73.07mm Width: 20.23mm Thickness: 7.93mm Weight: 51.02g
Created on: Wednesday 20th December 2023
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Witham Friary', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-3140DE
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two pieces of bronze casting waste of uncertain date. The fragments are irregular but elongated in shape. The surface of the fragment is a mottled mix of green and yellow patches. Measurements -  Large spill  Length: 165mm Width: 46.88mm Thickness: 20.98mm Weight: 296g Small spill  Length: 90.41mm Width: 44.62mm Thickness: 19.67mm Weight: 174g
Created on: Wednesday 20th December 2023
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Witham Friary', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-301047
Object type: ARROWHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete barbed and tanged arrowhead of Green, H.S. (1980) Sutton type dating to the Early Bronze Age 2500 - 1500 BC. The barbs are incomplete, and the tip of the arrowhead is missing, otherwise the arrowhead is in good condition.  The flint is glossy, dark brown, both faces are completely covered with invasive pressure flaking scars that overlap in the middle of each face, a larger flake scar on one side may indicate trace of original flake blank which the arrowhead was knapped from. Barbed and Tanged arrowheads are associated with the Bronze Age Beaker Period, …
Created on: Wednesday 20th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 17th January 2024
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Record ID: SOM-2FF7A7
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Four (4) copper-alloy fragments of uncertain function dating from the Bronze Age to Modern period, c. 2200 BC - AD 1900. Fragment 1: Circular in plan, irregular in section. No decoration evident. 9.17mm in diameter, 4.2mm thick, 1.31g.  Fragment 2:  Circular in plan, rectangular in section. No decoration evident, smooth and flat surfaces on each end. 10.02mm in diameter, 6.51mm thick; 3.08g.  Fragment 3: Circular in plan, irregular in section. No decoration evident. 7.61mm in diameter, 4.03mm thick; 1.06g.  Fragment 4: Circular in plan, recta…
Created on: Friday 8th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th December 2023
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Record ID: SOM-2FADD5
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A piece of bronze casting waste of uncertain date. The fragment is irregular but elongated in shape. The surface of the fragment is a mottled mix of grey-black and reddish patches. The fragment is 52.43mm long, 13.15 mm wide and 12.75mm thick. It weighs 15.29grams.
Created on: Friday 8th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th December 2023
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Record ID: SOM-2FA299
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Six (6) copper-alloy fragments of uncertain function dating from the Bronze Age to Modern period, c. 2200 BC - AD 1900. Fragment 1: Circular in plan, rectangular in section. Uneven surfaces. 15.88mm in length, 6.76mm thick, 3.12g.  Fragment 2:  Irregular in plan, appears a twisted length that has been rolled into a circular shape with a linear extension. 20.085mm in length, 9.21mm in width, 4.29mm thick; 1.82g.  Fragment 3: Sub lozenge shaped in plan, irregular in section. No decoration evident. 12.2mm in length, 7.74mm in width, 5.73mm thick; 1.59…
Created on: Friday 8th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th December 2023
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Record ID: SOM-7230E0
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An opaque light blue globular glass bead of unknown date, Bronze Age to Modern 2200 BC - AD 1900.  The object is circular in plan with a diameter of 13.1mm and a thickness of 14.26mm. The central perforation is 3.33mm in diameter. It weighs 2.89 grams. The surface is slightly pitted. As stated by LVPL-33B418, glass beads are problematic to date. Whilst often considered to be Roman (see, for example, LON-00CE9C, and SWYOR-F91EF7) or early medieval, beads of this form have been in use from the Iron Age through to modern times and blue g…
Created on: Wednesday 29th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 17th January 2024
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Record ID: SOM-722C76
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An opaque light blue globular glass bead of unknown date, Bronze Age to Modern 2200 BC - AD 1900.  The object is circular in plan with a diameter of 7.79mm and a thickness of 8.54mm. The central perforation is 5.42mm in diameter. It weighs 0.64 grams. The surface has numerous incised lines running spirally downward. As stated by LVPL-33B418, glass beads are problematic to date. Whilst often considered to be Roman (see, for example, LON-00CE9C, and SWYOR-F91EF7) or early medieval, beads of this form have been in use from the Iron Age t…
Created on: Wednesday 29th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 17th January 2024
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Record ID: SOM-71F7B9
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sherd of pottery of possible early to mid Bronze Age date. The body sherd is quite well-fired with a poorly sorted coarse-grained fabric including moderate shell fragments. The fabric is a reduced dark grey/black externally and an oxidised buff internally. The external surface is also partly oxidised. There is no decoration visible on the external side but the internal side has a 10mm wide linear depression, 6mm below top edge of the sherd. Dimensions: 44mm by 37.5mm by 9.5mm. Weight: 18.38g
Created on: Wednesday 29th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 17th January 2024
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Record ID: SOM-842401
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small, horseshoe-shaped thumbnail scraper dating to the Early Bronze Age c. 2350 BC - 1600 BC. Made on a primary flake, three quarters of the dorsal face remains covered in cortex, whilst the final quarter is exposed through retouch. The flint is mid-grey in colour, with some white inclusions, and has a medium gloss patina. The proximal end appears to have been snapped off, removing both the striking platform and the bulb of percussion. It has been neatly shaped into a curved working edge with&n…
Created on: Monday 20th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 15th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Selwood', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-F656AE
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Flint debitage from blade production, possibly dating between the Middle to Late Bronze Age (1600-800 B.C.) Flint, mid- to dark-grey, semi-translucent, small amounts of white cortex, medium gloss patina. Sub-rectangular in plan. Secondary working. The distal end terminates with a hinge fracture. The proximal end exhibits a striking platform. The dorsal surface is scarred from previous working. There is a prominent bulb of percussion on the ventral surface suggesting the use of a hard hammer, therefore giving a possible date of Middle to…
Created on: Thursday 24th November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 9th March 2023
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Record ID: SOM-23C8D7
Object type: BARBED AND TANGED ARROWHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete barbed and tanged flint arrowhead, probably dating between the Early and Middle Bronze Age c. (2350-1000 B.C.). This arrowhead is sub-triangular in plan with an elongated pointed-oval shape in cross section. On of the barbs may be chipped at the corner. The barbs are short, with a fairly straight edge leading to shallow rounded notches at the tang (unlike the deeper notches of some arrowheads that create elongated barbs). The tang is short with a rounded terminal. The arrowhead is bifacially worked with invasive, scaled,…
Created on: Monday 14th November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 15th June 2023
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Record ID: SOM-9C9DC7
Object type: AWL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy possible awl of unknown date (Bronze Age - medieval). The awl is circular in section and straight at one end, and square in section and bent at a 90 degree angle on the other end. In the centre of the awl there is a slight bulge. The uneven green/brown patina may indicate a medieval date. Length: 46.87mm, thickness at bulge: 5.50mm, thickness at square point: 1.46mm, thickness at circular point: 1.71mm, weight: 4.88g. Cf. NLM-8BC419, NMS-7399FC, SUR-A18FB4.
Created on: Friday 15th October 2021
Last updated: Friday 15th October 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chewton Mendip', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-E477B7
Object type: MINIATURE OBJECT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, miniature, copper alloy flat axehead of possible Bronze Age to Roman date (c. 2200 BC - AD 410). The object has a tapering blade, flat sides and a rounded cutting edge. The entire surface is heavily pitted with corrosion. A broad date has been proposed as the appearance of the object most closely resembles Early Bronze Age flat axeheads of the Migdale type (e.g. HAMP-3781B6 and DEV-8D7466), but its small size is comparable to late Iron Age and Roman miniature votive deposits (e.g. SUSS-9DD02B). Length: 49.5mm, width: 25.81mm, thickness: 3.87mm, weight: 20.25…
Created on: Thursday 19th August 2021
Last updated: Friday 15th October 2021
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Record ID: SOM-183CB1
Object type: CHISEL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, copper alloy possible tanged chisel dating to the Middle Bronze Age - Early Iron Age (c. 1400-800 BC). An alternative identification could be an incomplete palstave axe, but the location of the break has obscured key identifying features. The chisel is broken at the top of the blade and as such, is missing the entire tang. The widening at the top of the blade may suggest a rectangular collar. The blade is broadly triangular, flaring out to a rounded sharpened edge. Cf. SUR-1ED2C5, NMGW-E96F08 and SUR-505F93. Examples from Somerset: SOM-C8B934 and SOM-589161.…
Created on: Friday 15th January 2021
Last updated: Friday 15th January 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Watchet', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-8CFFBB
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Part of the side and mouth of a Late Bronze Age socketed axe, probably of the Ewart park phase 950-750 BC. The fragment consists of the mouth moulding and adjacent part of one side with very worn breaks around all edges. At one point he edge has bent at 90 degrees to continue onto the front or back face before breaking. At the mouth is a thick triangular cross sectioned mouth moulding then a smaller, shallow D-shaped cross section moulding. Adjacent to this second moulding is a side loop, D-shaped in profile and pointed oval in cross section. Slight casting flashes remain along the s…
Created on: Monday 23rd March 2020
Last updated: Monday 23rd March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Middlezoy CP', grid reference and parish protected.