Record ID: LEIC-FE47DE
Object type: BARBED AND TANGED ARROWHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Bronze Age flint barbed and tanged arrowhead, dating to 2500-1500 BC. The arrowhead is made from a tertiary flake of pale brown flint with a low gloss patina. One of the barbs is missing. Both faces have covering ,invasive pressure flaking. The majority of the arrowhead remains, it has one complete barb and the tang is intact. Length: 28 mm  Width: 19.5 mm  Thickness: 4.3 mm  Weight: 1.83 g
Created on: Friday 5th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-1D5786
Object type: DIRK
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete middle Bronze Age copper-alloy dirk, dating to c. 1700 - 1400 BC. Arreton or Acton Park phase. The dirk is almost complete, it is broken at each of the rivet holes. The hilt of the blade was originally trapezoidal in plan, some of the hilt is missing, it's mostly flat in cross section. It has a slightly convex butt. From the end of the hilt, it widens slightly before narrowing quickly in smooth concave arcs to the blade. It then narrows more gradually down its remaining length to end in a still sharp point. The dirk is flat at its hi…
Created on: Friday 1st March 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Melton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-396F9C
Object type: PERFORATED OBJECT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Neolithic to early Bronze Age polished stone perforated object, dating to c. 2800 - 2100 BC. The object is sub-rectangular with slightly convex sides, it is pointed oval in section. Positioned in the centre is a circular perforation which has a slight hourglass form. The butt of the object is slightly rounded towards the butt and shows some wear through use. The opposing edge slopes more sharply into the cutting edge, this is mostly worn through use. The surface on all sides is smooth and only slightly pitted. The stone is dark grey in colour.  Length: 102 mm…
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-29465E
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A rod-shaped piece of copper alloy, fragmentary and heavily corroded, with some brownish patination remaining.  Both sides have a central ridge running along the length of the object.  Possibly a fragment from an unknown Bronze Age object.  It is 33mm long, 8mm wide, 4mm thick and weighs 3.04g.
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 6th February 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-A79DDC
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of Middle Bronze Age copper-alloy palstave, dating to 1500 - 1300 BC. Only the butt remains. The fragment is rectangular in plan and triangular in section. The fragment tapers in width from the break to the butt. Length: 32.5 mm Width: 24.4 mm Thickness: 12.5 mm Weight: 24.22 g
Created on: Friday 19th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 25th January 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-54A701
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of Bronze Age axe, dating to c. 1500 - 800 BC. Axe head type not further defined, possibly a fragment of socketed axehead. The fragment is the blade end of the axehead with a ragged transverse break cutting across its body.  There is no trace of a socket at this broken end. Beyond the break the axe widens in smooth concave curves to the blade edge which is slightly crescentic shaped.  Length: 23.7 mm Width: 39 mm Thickness: 10.9 mm Weight: 37.5 g
Created on: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-FD4081
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Neolithic to Early Bronze Age flint scraper, dating to 4000 - 2350 BC. The scraper has been made from a secondary waste flake, a fragment of the dorsal face is covered with an area of brown cortex. The flint  is dark brown. Small areas of retouch can be seen along the distal edge of the dorsal face.  Length: 30.4 mm Width: 26.8 mm Weight: 11.8 g
Created on: Monday 30th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 10th January 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-FB0D77
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete brown-grey flint implement, possibly a combination tool dating to the Late Neolithic to early Bronze Age period c. 3000 BC - 1800 BC. The item is sub-triangular in shape, with a slightly convex lateral profile. The implement has been made from a secondary flake, 50% of the object covered with an area of cream/brown cortex. The flint is dark brown. The proximal end has a large inclusion along most of the edge.  There is abrupt retouch along one edge, with possibly some retouch along the other. The distal end is shaped to …
Created on: Wednesday 18th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-FA7DB3
Object type: THUMB NAIL SCRAPER
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete worked flint thumbnail scraper, dating to the Late Neolithic - early Bronze Age period c. 2500 BC - 1800 BC.  It is roughly circular, made of a secondary flake of brown flint, a small area of white cortex is visible. Along the curved edge is semi-abrupt retouch extends around approximately 75% of the way around. Length: 20.8 mm  Width:  22.6 mm  Thickness: 3.5 mm  Weight: 1.9 g
Created on: Wednesday 18th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-5544D8
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a cast copper alloy bun ingot dating to the later middle to late Bronze Age (c. 1150 - 600 BC). The fragment comprises a quarter of an ingot which is plano-convex in section and a quarter circle in plan, with old breaks on two perpendicular sides and the third being curved. The shape suggests an origin in a bowl furnace rather than a mould. The surface is pitted, which is likely the result of air bubbles formed during the casting process. Length: 81.1 mm Height: 30.4 mm Width: 64.4 mm Weight: 588 g Similar…
Created on: Tuesday 10th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 8th November 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-5529C0
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, cast copper alloy spearhead, probably dating to the middle or late Bronze Age (c.1550 – 800 BC). Only the tip of the spear remains, and is broken into two conjoining fragments. The fragments together result in an object which is narrow and triangular in plan, tapering to the point. It has a pronounced, lozenge-shaped midrib which is solid and runs to the point of the spear, with narrow wings of the blade to either side. The breaks appear to be ancient and highly abraded. The fragments have a dark…
Created on: Tuesday 10th October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 7th November 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-ACE86F
Object type: RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, cast copper alloy ring likely dating to the Bronze Age (c. 2350-800 BC). The ring is discoidal with a central circular aperture measuring c. 18.3 mm in diameter. A central arris, or ridge, can be seen in both the external and internal faces, creating a lozenge-shaped section. The metal looks ancient, with a smooth dark brown patina which is lightly pitted in places. Height: 7.4 mm Thickness: 4.4 mm Weight: 10.3 g Diameter: 26.5 mm Similar finds recorded on the PAS database include NMS-EAF…
Created on: Monday 2nd October 2023
Last updated: Monday 30th October 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-D6B3AA
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of Bronze Age axe, dating to c. 1500 - 800 BC. Axe head type not further defined, possibly a fragment of socketed axehead. The fragment is the blade end of the axehead with a ragged transverse break cutting across its body.  There is no trace of a socket at this broken end. Beyond the break the axe widens in smooth concave curves to the blade edge which is crescent shaped.  Length: 39.4 mm Width: 26.6 mm Thickness: 10.4 mm Weight: 38.6 g
Created on: Friday 22nd September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd January 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-77B9C8
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A group of six possible worked flakes / debitage, in good condition.
Created on: Tuesday 5th September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 7th September 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-779F31
Object type: FLAKE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small worked flake fashioned from grey-brown flint with no evidence of recortication.  One face shows clear evidence of worked removals.  The flake is in good condition, is 26mm long, 22mm wide, 3mm thick and weighs 2.08g.
Created on: Tuesday 5th September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 7th September 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-778CA7
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A double notched scraper fashioned from dark brown flint.  One edge is worked with fine retouch and removals making two notches.  The other edge is unworked with remaining cortification. It is in good condition, is 42mm long, 18mm wide, 6mm thick and weighs 8.71g
Created on: Tuesday 5th September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 7th September 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-72FDC3
Object type: FLAKE
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A discoidal flake, worked from pale brown flint and with working to two edges. It is in good condition with white cortification on one face, is 26mm long, 22mm wide, 3mm thick and weighs 2.08g.
Created on: Tuesday 5th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 5th September 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-3A5B84
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Neolithic to Early Bronze Age flint scraper, dating to 4000 - 2350 BC. Made on a tertiary flake of dark grey flint. It has a slightly glossy patina. The scraper has a plano-convex cross section. On the dorsal face are several small flake scars. The distal end has been worked from the dorsal face with semi-invasive small re-touch. Length: 27 mm Width: 26 mm Weight: 7.1 g
Created on: Wednesday 9th August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 19th March 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-3A5453
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Neolithic to Early Bronze Age flint scraper, dating to 4000 - 2350 BC. The scraper has been made from a tertiary flake that has been burnt. The flint is dark grey/blue which has patinated to a mid to pale grey. It is sub-rectangular in plan and triangular in section. Small areas of micro-retouch can be seen along the long curved edge.  Length: 23.5 mm Width: 27.4 mm Thickness: 6.6 mm Weight: 5.1 g
Created on: Wednesday 9th August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-E8D456
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: NEOLITHIC
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete flint implement, made from a flake of grey flint, probably a piercer dating to the Neolithic period to Early Bronze Age (c. 4000 - 1600 BCE). It is sub-ovate in plan and plano-convex in section, and measures 42.6 mm long, 53.5 mm wide and 22.4 mm thick. It weighs 54.5 g. Some cortex remains on parts of the proximal end and one of the lateral edges. A triangular piercing point projects from the distal end, shaped by invasive retouching along its sides.  A second, less sharp point projects from one of the lateral edges, shaped by invasive retouching.
Created on: Wednesday 12th July 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 27th September 2023
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