Record ID: HAMP-75439D
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of the blade edge of a Bronze Age cast copper alloy axehead or tool of uncertain type. The blade is curved, with a triangular side profile, but only a fragment of the edge remains, with old breaks on all sides. It is unclear whether the blade broke during use or from post depositional processes.
Created on: Friday 20th May 2022
Last updated: Friday 16th December 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chichester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-7530CB
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of the blade edge of a Bronze Age cast copper alloy axehead of uncertain type. The blade is curved and slightly flared at the remaining intact corner; the original width of the cutting edge was likely to have been 40mm or more. The side profile is triangular and there is a mould line along the remaining intact side surface. It is unclear whether the blade broke during use or from post depositional processes.
Created on: Friday 20th May 2022
Last updated: Friday 16th December 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chichester', grid reference and parish protected.