2024-03-28T13:41:01+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/results13540120East Riding of Yorkshire1Unitary AuthorityCast1LateMetal detector2006T348 copy.jpg256352006GPS (from the finder)10448712006 T348BA
Discussion The two fragments do not join but are likely to be from the same Late Bronze Age sword of Ewart Park type and datable to 1000-800 BC. The fragments show signs of having been deliberately broken for inclusion in the hoard as scrap metal perhaps intended for recycling. Conclusion It is probable that these objects formed a single original small deposit or hoard which has been dispersed through the actions of the plough. This material is eligible as Treasure under the new Treasure Order (2002) being a base-metal prehistoric find containing two or more metal objects.
Unitary AuthorityCertain1YORYM25635-800Restricted Accessx1371222788East Riding of Yorkshire106272011-02-24T13:17:27ZReturned to finder after being disclaimed as TreasureYorkshire and the HumberCirca
Treasure case 2006 T348
Two prehistoric copper-alloy artefacts. 1. Sword blade fragment, Ewart Park type. Blade edges corrosion chipped on both sides. There is a faint longitudinal groove close to the rounded midrib on one side and on one surface only. Dark green/black patina, but large areas are now missing. Scratches and striations on both surfaces. L: 39.2mm; Th: 36.35mm; Th: 6-7mm; Wt: 45g.
2. Sword, upper blade fragment, Ewart Park type. The blade tapers slightly. One blade edge is intact, the other blade edge is corrosion damaged. L: 23.6mm; W: 28.35mm; Th: 5.8mm; Wt: 16.6g
Daniel Pett17Pocklington Area3YORYM-AF65911904961SWORDRestricted Accessfinds-1904961110YORYM-AF4C52Fragment-1000images/bcrump/118503300146CAF65501BB032007-08-21T15:27:33ZCertainx1371212006-07-16T23:00:00ZBRONZE AGECopper alloy41430BA2Circa13http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/BRONZE AGECertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:07:53.701ZLateEast Riding of Yorkshire100Unitary AuthorityCastBRONZE AGE1MiddleMetal detectorIP0001.jpg256352006From a paper map144941BA1.9Unitary AuthorityCertain2YORYM25635-800Restricted Accessx1371237.38East Riding of Yorkshire2020-10-01T10:25:09ZReturned to finder3Yorkshire and the HumberCirca
A fragment of a copper alloy spearhead dating from the Middle or Late Bronze Age, about 1550 – 800 BC. The spearhead has been broken just under the beginning of the cavity in which the shaft would have been socketed. The object is decorated with ribs and grooves radiating from the terminal point. There is some pitting on the surface. The point has been bent slightly 40.6mm below the terminal point; there is a fracture on the surface of the spear indicating this stress. In section, the spear head shows a circular middle with highly-angled points at either side. An insufficient portion of the spearhead remains to prove diagnostic, therefore a specific type cannot be attributed. However, as the midrib continues to the point, it is probably comparable with the range of spearheads in Davis Groups 6-11.
Graham Rawson84.4Barmby Moor2YORYM-6E0791191664Unclear (socketed)1Probably Davis Groups 6-11BRONZE AGESPEARHEADRestricted Accessfinds-19166411116YORYM-6DB701Incomplete-1550x13712images/bethe/118491600146D6E06301B7542007-08-30T16:21:07ZCertainx1371212006-12-01T00:00:00Z13BRONZE AGE41430BA1Circa13http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/BRONZE AGECertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:07:54.257ZEast Riding of Yorkshire10Unitary AuthorityCastBRONZE AGE1MiddleMetal detectorYORYM-CFEE95 2007 T518.jpg256352007GPS (from the finder)16449112007T518BAUnitary AuthorityCertain1YORYM25635-1150Restricted Accessx13712East Riding of Yorkshire2020-07-07T16:14:32ZReturned to finder after being declared not TreasureYorkshire and the HumberCirca
CORONER'S REPORT
Two Middle Bronze Age rapier fragments.
Description of objects
1. Rapier fragment: Heavily corroded fragment, light green patina with a heavily worn midrib and edge.
Length 43.0mm; Width 6.5mm; Thickness 2.5-3.0mm; Weight 7.1g
2. Rapier fragment: Heavily corroded fragment, light green patina with a heavily worn midrib and edge. The fragment tapers into a tip.
Length 43.0mm; Width 5.0-2.0mm; Thickness 2.5 mm; Weight 5.2g
Discussion
The two fragments can be refitted to form the terminal end of a rapier blade. It is unfortunately not possible to identify the rapier type (cf. Burgess & Gerloff 1981). This would broadly date the fragments to period c. 1700-1200 BC when rapiers were relatively widespread.
Conclusion
These two bronze rapier fragments would therefore constitute one object and cannot therefore be considered Treasure under the Treasure Order (2002) which specifies a prehistoric find containing two or more metal objects.
Rebecca Griffiths1Yapham2YORYM-CFE2711967861Treasure case : 2007 T518BRONZE AGERAPIERRestricted Accessfinds-196786118YORYM-CFEE95Fragment-1500x13712images/law/1153647001470CFF86019A432007-10-10T17:36:22ZCertainx1371212007-08-09T23:00:00Z13BRONZE AGE41430BA2Circa13http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/BRONZE AGECertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:07:56.846ZEast Riding of Yorkshire100Unitary AuthorityCast1LateMetal detectorHullFD0005.jpg256352007Centred on village (which isn't a parish)144021BA12.7Unitary AuthorityCertain2YORYM25635-800Restricted Accessx1371238.6East Riding of Yorkshire106272011-02-24T13:17:27ZReturned to finderYorkshire and the HumberCircaCopper alloy Bronze Age gouge found as a single find.
It has a circular mouth and a flat top, the mouth and socket are damaged. There is also damage or wear on the gouge furrow, largely caused by bronze disease but also faint striations can be seen in the furrow, possibly indicating sharpening. The gouge survives in a very good condition and much of the well-finished original surface still survives. The mouth of the socket is also experiencing some active corrosion; bronze disease is affecting the metal. The majority of the gouge is still covered with the original surface, which has a dark greenish-brown patina, but it is slightly pitted. The socket is empty. The socket is sub-circular. The depth of the socket is approximately 28mm to the socket end. The gouge has a single mouth-moulding. The casting flash has been trimmed but is still visible. The width of the gouge tapers down from approximately 16.1mm to 13.6mm. The blade and the cutting edge are slightly damaged and corroded. Similar gouges can be seen in Savory (1980), p186, ref: 65, p192, ref: 288, p194, ref: 9-11 and also in Annable and Simpson (1964), p133, ref: 645.Daniel Pett61.27Molescroft3YORYM-E0A4751979871GOUGERestricted Accessfinds-1979871116.16YORYM-E08851Incomplete-1150images/law/1154210001471E0A450110A42007-10-23T15:50:45ZCertainx1371212007-07-31T23:00:00Z0BRONZE AGECopper alloy41430BA1Circa13http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/BRONZE AGECertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:07:57.477ZLateNorth Yorkshire100CountyCastBRONZE AGE1MiddleMetal detectorKU0003.jpg220282007From a paper map1210761BA6.2DistrictCertain1YORYM21291-800Restricted Accessx137125.09Ryedale106272020-10-01T10:11:11ZReturned to finder3Yorkshire and the HumberCirca
A fragment of a cast copper alloy spearhead dating from the Middle or Late Bronze Age, about 1550 – 800 BC. The fragment comes from the tip end and all that survives is the tip proper. The spearhead seems to have been very long and thin judging by the angles of the two sides. The midrib is very shallow, forming a lozenge section and is solid. The blade edges are eroded, and the whole artefact is worn, with a pitted surface, which is light greyish-green. An insufficient portion of the spearhead remains to prove diagnostic, therefore a specific type cannot be attributed. However, as the midrib continues to the point, it is probably comparable with the range of spearheads in Davis Groups 6-11.
Graham Rawson20.47Weaverthorpe2YORYM-7142D5198607Unclear (socketed)1Probably Davis Groups 6-11BRONZE AGESPEARHEADRestricted Accessfinds-1986071113.86YORYM-7192C4Fragment-1550x13712images/law/115523400147271954016F742007-10-30T11:45:24ZCertainx1371212007-09-30T23:00:00Z13BRONZE AGECopper alloy41430BA1Circa13http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/BRONZE AGECertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:07:57.896ZLateLincolnshireCountyCastBRONZE AGE1MiddleMetal detectorCB0001.jpg5942200711BA7.9DistrictCertain1YORYM5716-800x137127.8Lincoln106272020-10-01T10:04:43ZReturned to finder3East MidlandsCirca
Fragment, copper-alloy spearhead probably dating from the Middle or Late Bronze Age, about 1550 – 800 BC. The mib-rib and the wings are intact, but the entire object is worn and corroded. The blade edge has been lost due to damage and corrosion. The object has a dark green patina with patches of copper corrosion products. An insufficient portion of the spearhead remains to prove diagnostic, therefore a specific type cannot be attributed, though it is probably comparable with the range of spearheads in Davis Groups 6-11.
Graham Rawson26.97East side of Lincoln2YORYM-C42FC3200156Unclear (socketed)1Probably Davis Groups 6-11BRONZE AGESPEARHEADfinds-2001561116.8YORYM-C43892Fragment-1550x13712images/law/1156398001473C43A801A4942007-11-15T13:03:36ZCertainx1371212007-11-01T00:00:00Z13BRONZE AGECopper alloy41423BA1Circa13http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/BRONZE AGECertain2022-07-14T07:07:58.839ZRestricted AccessRestricted AccessEarlyNorth Yorkshire100CountyHand madeROMAN3EarlyChance find during metal detecting220282007From a paper map1211321BADistrictPossibly1YORYM21291200Restricted Accessx1371215Ryedale105392011-02-24T13:17:27ZReturned to finder1Yorkshire and the HumberCircaOne sherd of abraded handmade undiagnostic pottery, possibly Prehistoric to Roman. 1 x body 15g. With >2mm inclusions. Daniel Pett5Norton-on-Derwent1YORYM-1836B72019451ROMANVESSELRestricted Accessfinds-201945126YORYM-185162Fragment-2150x41218images/law/300147518578019F842007-12-01T16:02:00ZPossiblyx1371282007-11-01T00:00:00Z021BRONZE AGECeramic41430BA1Circa13BRONZE AGECertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:07:59.718ZLateEast Riding of Yorkshire100Unitary AuthorityCastIRON AGE3EarlyMetal detectorRM0010.jpg256352008From a paper map44531BA4.9Unitary AuthorityPossibly4YORYM256351Restricted Accessx13712East Riding of Yorkshire106272011-02-24T13:17:27Z3Yorkshire and the HumberCircaA copper alloy awl. The awl has a square section and tapers to blunt points at both ends.Daniel Pett54.77Tibthorpe1YORYM-07A4052438861IRON AGEAWLRestricted Accessfinds-243886115.66YORYM-07C135Complete-1500x13992images/law/319910100149707C2E0172D42009-01-16T12:23:10ZPossiblyx1371212008-11-01T00:00:00Z016BRONZE AGECopper alloy41430BA1Circa13http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/BRONZE AGECertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:08:22.602ZEarlyNorfolk10CountyWheel madeIRON AGE1EarlyChance find during metal detecting72382008GPS (from the finder)68581BADistrictCertain1YORYM6917100Restricted Accessx1371216Breckland105392011-02-24T13:17:27Z1EasternCircaOne body sherd of prehistoric pottery. Weight: 16g.
The sherd is decorated with rows of dots. Daniel Pett5Breckland District1YORYM-843E712445721IRON AGEVESSELRestricted Accessfinds-244572128YORYM-84BC25Fragment-800x13992images/law/100149784C2001E1C42009-01-22T10:36:16ZCertainx1371232008-08-31T23:00:00Z016BRONZE AGECeramic41425BA1Circa13BRONZE AGECertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:08:22.915ZLateEast Riding of Yorkshire100Unitary AuthorityKnapped/flakedBRONZE AGE1EarlyChance find during metal detectingPH0050.jpg256352008From a paper map142351BA3.4Unitary AuthorityCertain4YORYM25635-800Restricted Accessx137121.2East Riding of Yorkshire108372020-07-17T14:18:18ZReturned to finder3Yorkshire and the HumberCirca
A small, fine Barbed and Tanged arrowhead. The arrowhead has been knapped out of flint and then intensively pressure flaked. The arrowhead has been bifacially worked into an arrowhead shape, with a sharp point, and straight, sharp edges. The flint is a light greyish-brown. It is slightly damaged with invasive retouch. This type of arrowhead dates to the Bronze Age (circa 2150 - 800).
Rebecca Griffiths23.710Bempton1YORYM-D0AA972484641BRONZE AGEBARBED AND TANGED ARROWHEADRestricted Accessfinds-2484641218.96YORYM-D0B803Complete-2150x13712images/yorkvol/120342000149AD0C1C0138242009-03-03T10:53:16ZCertainx1371242008-12-01T00:00:00Z13BRONZE AGEFlint41430BA1Circa13http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/BRONZE AGECertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:08:24.948ZNorth Yorkshire100CountyCast1EarlyMetal detectorRR0002.jpg220282008From a paper map212181BA11.6DistrictCertain4YORYM21355-1500Restricted Accessx13712223Scarborough106272011-02-24T13:17:27ZYorkshire and the HumberCircaA complete, early Bronze Age flat axehead dating from 2150 – 1500 BC. The axe survives in poor condition and is cast in copper alloy, which is heavily pitted on one side. The axe has a mid greenish-brown patina. The butt of the axe is thin, measuring 24.2mm wide and 2.9mm thick. The sides of the butt end are rounded. Low flanges run from the butt ends, tapering off to the blade tips. The main body of the axe tapers into the blade proper. The lower blade is badly corroded and so much of the cutting edge has been lost or damaged. The blade tips are also damaged. The width of the tips measures 61.7mm. There is no decoration on the axe. Similar axeheads can be seen in Moore and Rowlands (1972), plate VI, no.3.Daniel Pett115.67Near Scarborough1YORYM-D1BFA02485191FLAT AXEHEADRestricted Accessfinds-2485191161.76YORYM-D1DA88Complete-2150images/yorkvol/120352600149AD1EBD015A742009-03-03T12:12:45ZCertainx1371212008-12-01T00:00:00Z0BRONZE AGECopper alloy41430BA1Circa13http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/BRONZE AGECertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:08:24.972ZLateEast Riding of Yorkshire100Unitary AuthorityKnapped/flakedBRONZE AGE1EarlyChance find during metal detectingBL0467h.jpg256352009From a paper map144271BA4.1Unitary AuthorityCertain4YORYM25635-800Restricted Accessx137120.9East Riding of Yorkshire108372020-07-17T14:17:59ZReturned to finder3Yorkshire and the HumberCirca
A small, fine Barbed and Tanged arrowhead. The arrowhead has been knapped out of flint and then intensively pressure flaked. The arrowhead has been bifacially worked into an arrowhead shape, with a sharp point, and straight, sharp edges. The flint is a light greyish-brown. This type of arrowhead dates to the Bronze Age (circa 2150 - 800).
Rebecca Griffiths21.410Near Bridlington1YORYM-2775F72506311BRONZE AGEBARBED AND TANGED ARROWHEADRestricted Accessfinds-2506311214.96YORYM-3C7312Complete-2150x13712images/law/120562100149C3C74C010C542009-03-20T16:41:48ZCertainx1371242009-02-01T00:00:00Z13BRONZE AGEFlint41430BA1Circa13http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/BRONZE AGECertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:08:26.082ZLateNorth Yorkshire100CountyCastBRONZE AGE1MiddleMetal detectorspear tip.jpg220282001Centred on village (which isn't a parish)210761BA
Recorded in the Jim Halliday archive as Helperthorpe Spear Fragment
10DistrictCertain1YORYM21291-800Restricted Accessx13712Ryedale106272020-10-01T10:01:41Z3Yorkshire and the HumberCirca
The tip of a cast copper alloy spearhead dating from the Middle or Late Bronze Age, about 1550 – 800 BC. The spear tip has a hollow central core, and the blades apparently have decorative lines which converge on the point of the tip; these lines may represent the hammered and sharpened edges. There is some ‘bronze disease’ on the edges and small spots on the main body. From the illustration, it would appear the object is probably comparable with the range of spearheads in Davis Groups 6-11.
Graham Rawson677Weaverthorpe2YORYM-CBC101252257Unclear (socketed)1Probably Davis Groups 6-11Recorded in the Jim Halliday archive as Helperthorpe Spear FragmentBRONZE AGESPEARHEADRestricted Accessfinds-25225711256YORYM-CBA983Fragment-1550x13712images/dandrews/120703400149DCBBED01B1442009-04-08T15:59:57ZCertainx1371212001-12-01T00:00:00Z13BRONZE AGECopper alloy41430BA1Circa13http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/BRONZE AGECertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:08:26.986ZLateNorth YorkshireCountyCastBRONZE AGE1MiddleMetal detectorspear head.jpg2202819971BA
Recorded in the Jim Halliday archive as Bronze Age 01a
DistrictCertain2YORYM21490-800Restricted Accessx13712Harrogate106272020-10-01T09:56:22Z3Yorkshire and the HumberCirca
A cast copper alloy socketted, leaf-shaped spearhead dating from the Middle or Late Bronze Age, about 1550 – 800 BC. The main body of the spearhead survives, but the tip and the main part of the socket are missing. The spear head is small and slim. It has a hollow spine that runs up the centre; the blades either side of this are narrow, with bevelled edges. The artefact is in poor condition. From the illustration, it would appear the object is probably comparable with the range of spearheads in Davis Groups 6-11.
Graham Rawson7Harrogate area2YORYM-CC2451252276Unclear (socketed)1Probably Davis Groups 6-11Recorded in the Jim Halliday archive as Bronze Age 01aBRONZE AGESPEARHEADfinds-25227611YORYM-CC1B77Incomplete-1550x13712images/dandrews/120705600149DCC242010B342009-04-08T16:26:58ZCertainx1371211997-07-31T23:00:00Z13BRONZE AGECopper alloy41430BA1Circa13http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/BRONZE AGECertain2022-07-14T07:08:26.993ZRestricted AccessLateEast Riding of Yorkshire100Unitary AuthorityCastEARLY MEDIEVAL3EarlyMetal detectorSS0093.jpg256352008Centred on village (which isn't a parish)44621BA3Unitary AuthorityPossibly4YORYM25635141100Restricted Accessx13712206341.8East Riding of Yorkshire106272011-02-24T13:17:27Z3Yorkshire and the HumberCircaA cast copper alloy bead, possibly dating from the Bronze Age to early-medieval. The bead has a flat top and bottom, and rounded sides. The artefact is undecorated with no surface decoration but has some corrosion to the surface. It has a relatively wide perforation of 6.5mm. Daniel Pett7Fridaythorpe1YORYM-5E85772527761EARLY MEDIEVALBEADRestricted Accessfinds-252776116YORYM-5E7EC4Complete-2150x41022images/yorkvol/320782500149E5E8540158B42009-04-15T14:59:48ZPossiblyx1371212008-12-01T00:00:00Z047BRONZE AGECopper alloy41430BA1Circa13http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/BRONZE AGECertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:08:27.223ZLateNorth Yorkshire100CountyCast1MiddleMetal detectorMH0023.jpg220282009From a paper map212051BADistrictCertain2YORYM21291-1150Restricted Accessx13712189Ryedale2011-02-24T13:17:27Z3Yorkshire and the HumberCircaAn almost complete Middle Bronze Age unlooped palstave, dating to circa 1400-1150 BC. The palstave is in a poor condition, but most of the elements survive, despite the high level of pitting and corrosion on the surface.
The butt end is damaged, measuring 21.8mm in width. The septum is defined and the flanges on either side are still evident. The flange facets are not so clear. There does not appear to be a ‘stop’ in the centre, as the septum simply continues becoming the blade. This area measures 24.4mm x 13.5mm. The blade is relatively straight and parallel in form, as the blade tips do not expand out very far. The cutting edge has all but been removed through corrosion and active bronze disease.
The palstave is 115.1mm long, the blade is 54.9mm long, the septum is 55.6mm long, the blade edge is 36.9mm wide.Daniel Pett115.148Near Westow2YORYM-54D3D22569881PALSTAVERestricted Accessfinds-256988116YORYM-54A587Incomplete-1400images/law/12113510014A154D3A011CE42009-05-21T13:46:50ZCertainx1371212009-04-30T23:00:00Z0BRONZE AGE41430BA1Circa13http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/BRONZE AGECertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:08:29.816ZLateEast Riding of Yorkshire100Unitary AuthorityKnapped/flakedBRONZE AGE2EarlyChance find during metal detectingRW0055.jpg256352009From a paper map44851BA3.4Unitary AuthorityProbably2YORYM25635-800Restricted Accessx137121.3East Riding of Yorkshire108372011-02-24T13:17:27Z3Yorkshire and the HumberCircaA waste flint flake dating from the Neolithic to the Bronze Age. The stiking platform and bulb of percussion both survive, with ripple of percussion visible. Multiple flakes have been removed from the surface. The colour is light brownish-yellow. Daniel Pett31.110Near Everingham1YORYM-53F4482584891BRONZE AGELITHIC IMPLEMENTRestricted Accessfinds-2584891216.66YORYM-53E248Incomplete-3500x13712images/law/22127340014A253F4101A7342009-06-02T16:03:29ZProbablyx1371242009-03-31T23:00:00Z013BRONZE AGEFlint41430BA1Circa13http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/BRONZE AGECertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:08:30.512ZLateNorth Yorkshire100CountyCastPOST MEDIEVAL1MiddleMetal detectorPS0149.jpg22028From a paper map1209761UN6.6DistrictCertain4YORYM21055151700Restricted Access332794.1Selby106272011-01-31T13:03:00ZReturned to finder3Yorkshire and the HumberCirca
A complete cast cooper alloy bead of uncertain date. The bead is biconical in shape with flattened top and bottom surfaces. A wide central perforations runs through the bead. The bead is undecorated.
The metal is a dark greenish-brown colour and is worn. The bead is 15mm in diameter, 6.6mm thick and weighs 4.1g.
Beads such as this are largely undiagnostic and could date to any period from the Bronze Age onwards.
Rebecca Griffiths7Barlby2YORYM-82DB274255401POST MEDIEVALBEADRestricted Accessfinds-425540116YORYM-82D452Complete-1150x41047images/bmorris/1314308PAS4D382D4500133642011-01-20T12:40:37ZCertainx13712136UNKNOWNCopper alloy41430BA1Circa13http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/BRONZE AGECertainDistrict Ward2022-07-14T07:09:53.222ZLateEast Riding of Yorkshire100Unitary AuthorityCastBRONZE AGE1MiddleMetal detectorIP0008.jpg256352006From a paper map144911BA
This object has been identified and photographed by the finder with the information being handed to the FLO for recording.
The FLO has not seen this object.
1.9Unitary AuthorityCertain4YORYM25635-800Restricted Accessx1371237.4East Riding of Yorkshire106272020-09-30T17:58:03ZReturned to finder3Yorkshire and the HumberCirca
An incomplete cast copper alloy spearhead dating from the Middle or Late Bronze Age, about 1550 – 800 BC .The spearhead is triangular in plan and has been broken just above the neck where the shaft would have fitted. It is decorated on both sides with a raised central ridge and grooves radiating from the terminal point. The point has been bent slightly 40.6mm below the terminal point and there is a stress fracture present on the surface to indicate this. An insufficient portion of the spear remains to prove diagnostic, therefore a specific type cannot be confidently attributed. However, as the midrib continues to the point, it is probably comparable with the range of spearheads in Davis Groups 6-11.
The spearhead is 84.4mm long, 11mm wide, 1.9mm thick and weighs 37.4g.
A parallel can be seen in SF-E997A5.
Graham Rawson84.47Yapham2YORYM-A2EB05394300Unclear (socketed)1Probably Davis Groups 6-11BRONZE AGESPEARHEADRestricted Accessfinds-3943001116YORYM-A2E2F3Complete-1550x13712images/bmorris/1285691PAS4C1A2E2F00160C42010-06-17T15:16:15ZCertainx1371212006-12-01T00:00:00Z13BRONZE AGECopper alloy41430BA113http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/BRONZE AGECertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:09:36.431ZYork100Unitary AuthorityCastPOST MEDIEVAL1Metal detectorCS0135.jpg25595Generated from computer mapping software1211791UN9.4Unitary AuthorityCertain2YORYM2559535.1Naburn26353255109York106272015-07-29T11:04:23ZReturned to finderYorkshire and the HumberCirca
An incomplete copper alloy object of uncertain date. The object comprises a hollow tapering cylindrical tube with expanded rim to one end and a worn break to the other. A drilled hole is present to the centre of one side and a large section of the opposite side has been lost to old worn breaks which extends to the broken. Prominent casting flashes or ridges are present at parallel points on either side of the tube and faint transverse ridges are also present along the remaining portion of the broken end. The interior of the tube is heavily abraded with a bubbled appearance to the surface.
The metal has a dull greyish-brown patina and is worn. The object is 57.3mm long, 35.1mm in diameter, 9.4mm thick and weighs 109g.
No convincing parallel for this object could be found at the time of recording. A suggestion from Dot Boughton, Finds Liaison Officer for Lancashire & Cumbria, is LANCUM-0AD956 which has been identified as "probably a large fragment of a miscast spearhead dating from the Middle or Later Bronze Age" though Ms Boughton also comments that the pewtery/leady appearance of the present example is not in keeping with Bronze Age material. Peter Reavill, Finds Liaison Officer for Herefordshire & Shropshire concurs that this object is not "overtly Bronze Age".
The closest parallels found were medieval candle sticks such as KENT-4389B5, IOW-DD86B3, NLM-AF8214 and NLM-916115 though the forms are slightly different and the incomplete nature of this object makes a definite attribution difficult. These candle stick holders are published in Egan, G. 2005, Material culture in London in an age of transition: Tudor and Stuart finds c1450-c1700 from excavations at riverside sites in Southwark, MOLAS Monograph 19, Museum of London Archaeology Service and English Heritage, p.80, fig.68 no.335.
Rebecca Griffiths57.37-1.07298482YORYM-67B84F7325221POST MEDIEVALUNIDENTIFIED OBJECTSE6146finds-732522116YORYM-67B599Incompletex41047images/bmorris/1526652PAS55A67B590019C142015-07-15T16:25:13ZCertainx1371213653.90657797UNKNOWNCopper alloy41430BA1Circa13http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/BRONZE AGECertainCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:09:36.718Z