Record ID: LANCUM-165058
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy penannular ring or ring core of probable Bronze Age date (c. 1300-800BC). The ring is made from a circular sectioned loop with a moulded in feature around the outside circumferemce. It is wider in the middle than at the terminals. The material is quite degraded and only half of the ring survives, still, it is apparant that the terminal (the smaller diameter end) was flat. The wider end is more damaged and has been crudely broken. It may be a core onto which gold or silver would have been fixed and the finder comments that traces of gold may be pr…
Created on: Monday 25th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Whaley Bridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DENO-892016
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy socketed spearhead probably dating from the late Bronze age period (c. 1150 - 750 BC). The tip is missing, a patinated break runs diagonally across the upper part of the object. The spearhead has a leaf-shaped blade with a conical, circular-sectioned socket running the entire length of the surviving part of the blade, tapering towards the tip. The lower part is also missing. Possibly pegged type. The surface is covered in a green patina. Length 66.65 mm, width 28.94 mm, thickness 16.37 mm and weight 48.45 g.
Created on: Thursday 30th November 2023
Last updated: Friday 8th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Derbyshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DENO-9AA3D8
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy socketed axehead of late Bronze Age date, probably Ewart Park type (c. 1000 BC - 700 BC). The socketed axehead has a square mouth, rectangular body, flaring into a crescentic cutting edge, although damage to this cutting edge has meant the loss of the corners, with triangular shaped sides. Three evenly spaced ribs are present on the front and back faces. The ribs have a length of 32.6 mm. A side loop is present, measuring 26.0 mm in length, 10.9 mm wide and 5.6 mm thick. The mould/casting lines have not been trimmed o…
Created on: Thursday 7th September 2023
Last updated: Friday 6th October 2023
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Record ID: WMID-1E3D55
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast bronze (copper alloy) faceted socketed axe of late Bronze Age date (950 – 750 BC). The axe is relatively short and stubby and is known as ‘baggy axe’. The axe is sub-rectangular in plan with concave sides and a flared convex cutting edge, which measures 48.1mm across. The mouth of the socket is broadly oval (28.9mm x 24.7mm). The mouth of the socket has a faint moulded collar, although some of the original surface is missing. At the base of the collar, on one edge is a complete loop.  The two long sides of the axe are concave at the centre…
Created on: Friday 1st September 2023
Last updated: Monday 4th September 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-DBC493
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete cast copper alloy decorated flat axehead probably of Needham’s Class 3A (Type Lansdown), dating to the early Bronze Age, about 2200-1900BC. The axehead probably best fits within the Migdale metalworking tradition Type: Migdale. These are dated to the Early Bronze Age (EBA phase II / III), of metalworking stage IV-VI, which corresponds to Needham's (1996) Period 2-3 around 2250 - 1900 CAL. BC. It is also similar to Vandkilde (1996), Class A, Type A10 - Anglo-Irish developed flat axe. The axe has concave sides, which flare near the…
Created on: Thursday 29th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 12th January 2024
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Record ID: DENO-1E3DC5
Object type: RIBBON
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete sub-rectangular strip of flat sheet Bronze Age gold (c. 2200 – 800 BC). The strip is slightly crumpled; it was originally folded up and has since been straightened out by the finder while cleaning. One end is complete, the other has been cut or broken off. The reverse is undecorated. The front is decorated with twenty horizontal ridges. The lines are all parallel to each other, possibly made with a comb or similar tool. Length 96.91 mm, width 15.1 mm, thickness 0.84 mm and weight 8.18 g. Similar multi-grooved strips of a Bronze Age date are known from throughout B…
Created on: Thursday 8th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sudbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DENO-F37921
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy socketed spearhead probably dating from the late Bronze age period (c. 1150 - 750 BC). The tip is missing, a patinated break runs diagonally across the upper part of the object. The spearhead has a leaf-shaped blade with a conical, circular-sectioned socket running the entire length of the surviving part of the blade, tapering towards the tip. The lower part is also missing, with a break extending into the socket. It is not possible to determine if the spearhead was pegged or looped, although the general form is consistent w…
Created on: Tuesday 6th December 2022
Last updated: Thursday 23rd February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-F2F5ED
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy (bronze) copper-alloy Group III palstave of Middle Bronze Age dating (1450-1150 cal BC). The object has a single midrib visible on both faces. The blade of the palstave is sub-triangular in plan, with convex expanding sides, and a convex cutting edge. The cutting edge is slightly damaged, but appears to be symmetrical. The cutting edge measures 64.1 mm in width and is 2.1 mm thick. The blade has a length of 87.9 mm. In profile the blade is sub-rectangular with the widest section being before the stop ridge. It measures 24.3&n…
Created on: Tuesday 6th December 2022
Last updated: Friday 9th December 2022
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Record ID: DENO-9C8323
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Four copper alloy rings, sub-circular in section, hollow cast, undecorated. The rings are similar in diameter and thickness, whilst the weights vary. The surfaces of the rings are a smooth dark green patina with patches of corrosion and there is no visible casting seam. Each of the rings appear to have a flattened section of similar length along one edge. It is suggested that these types of rings could be Bronze Age horse harness fittings or used as suspension for vessels. Ring one: diameter 59.94 mm, internal diameter 32.18 mm, thickness 13.14 mm and weight 62.39 g Ring two: diamete…
Created on: Thursday 8th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brassington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-13CAC7
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Middle Bronze Age cast socketed Spearhead, dating to c. 1600 BC - 1000 BC. The spearhead is almost complete, it is missing fragments of the socketed base. The spear has a lozenge shaped cross- section with a high mid-rib which tapers towards from the tip toward the break. The socket is conical. The socket is filled with soil and a depth cannot be determined. The blade extends at the head of the socket and is largely complete, little of the edge is worn away. There is no evidence of any side loops, though these may be worn away and corroded. N…
Created on: Wednesday 27th July 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 21st June 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-617DA6
Object type: FLANGED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy long flanged axehead (developed flat axe) dating from the final phase of the Early to the earliest Middle Bronze Age (c. 2000 - 1700 BC). The axehead is most probably of the axe type Arreton which is dated to Early Bronze Age III, of metalworking stage V, which corresponds to Needham's (1996) Period 3 circa 2000 - 1700 CAL BC. The object has straight sides, a worn butt end and a flared cutting edge with concave shoulders. The cutting edge is broad and crescentic in plan and measures 38.36mm in width. The very edge is worn and incomplete in places The …
Created on: Wednesday 23rd February 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd March 2022
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Record ID: DENO-E1A3CE
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy chisle or miniature axehead of Early Bronze Age date c 1700 - 1500 BCE . The blade has a crescent cutting edge with pointed terminals,  the cutting edge is 24 mm wide. The sides are slightly flanged, creating a long elipse in profile. There is a stopping ridge in a central position. The butt is straight. The object has a mottled green and brown patina with some corrosion along the cutting edge.  The length is 54 mm, width  11 mm , thickness 6 mm weight 22 g
Created on: Monday 6th December 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 13th April 2022
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Record ID: DENO-E0E99E
Object type: FLANGED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Late Early to early Middle Bronze Age copper alloy flanged palstave axe head. The flanges start at the butt and rise to form a lozenge in profile, then rejoin at a point a third of the way between the low transverse stop ridge and the point where the axehead starts to flare to the curved cutting edge. The cutting edge appears mostly free from wear, the butt has some damage, with small chips. A similar form is illustrated in Rowlands, plate 26. Also Nicholson, 203.(f) Length 121 mm, width 30 mm, width of cutting edge 53 mm, thickness ( at flange) 36 mm. Weight 351 g …
Created on: Monday 6th December 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 12th April 2022
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Record ID: LEIC-6A8512
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Early Bronze Age Migdale flat axehead, dating to 2200 - 1900 BC. The flat axe is broadly sub rectangular in plan with a narrow butt evenly expanding sides that extend to a splayed crescent shaped blade. In cross section the axe is rectangular shaped with both sides being relatively flat and sides having a rounded curve. The butt of the axe has a horizontal top edge and the corners are rounded. The sides of the axe gently expand evenly in width to a point just above the cutting edge where they become distinctly out-turned / splayed. The axe is a mid-green colour with a large…
Created on: Monday 26th April 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd March 2022
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Record ID: LVPL-558FA2
Object type: FLANGED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy long flanged axehead (developed flat axe) dating from the final phase of the Early to the earliest Middle Bronze Age (c. 2000 - 1700 BC). The axehead is most probably of the axe type Arreton which is dated to Early Bronze Age III, of metalworking stage V, which corresponds to Needham's (1996) Period 3 circa 2000 - 1700 CAL BC. The object has straight sides, a worn butt end and a flared cutting edge with concave shoulders. The cutting edge is broad and crescentic in plan and measures 80mm in width. The very edge is worn and incomplete in places The axe…
Created on: Tuesday 13th April 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 13th April 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Whaley Bridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-28D5B5
Object type: RIBBON
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Bronze Age gold ribbon, dating to 2200 - 800 BC. It comprises a folded rectangular strip of sheet or ribbon gold. It is decorated with around 16 parallel ridges running along its length across one side; the reverse is undecorated.  Length: 72.6 mm Width: 12.7 mm  Weight: 4 g Notes: The object is consistent with a number of examples which have been determined to be Treasure on the PAS database including 2014T777 (HEMP-36C41B), 2018T642 (NMS-A603B), 217T672 (NMS-B2D198), 2019T991 (DUR-9B1BA0), 2019T866 (HEMP 37143A), 2011T459 (LIN-946F12)…
Created on: Monday 16th November 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 16th August 2022
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Record ID: WMID-C5771D
Object type: AWL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete probable Awl or possible arrowhead of probable Bronze Age date (900 BC to 600 BC). The probable awl has a conical terminal, with a thin rectangular tang. The concial terminal has a sharp point and a circular cross section. It measures 42.3 mm long and has a maximum thickness of 8.6 mm. The tang is 35.6 mm long and has a maximum thickness of 2.7 mm. All together, the probable Awl measures 77.1 mm in length, with a maximum diameter of 8.6 mm. It weighs 13.3 g. The probable Awl is a dark green colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrason, caused by movement…
Created on: Tuesday 7th April 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 7th April 2020
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Record ID: DENO-632F75
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, cast, copper alloy flat axehead, dating to the Bronze age (c. 2200 - 1900 BC). The flat axe is broadly sub rectangular in plan with a splayed crescent shaped blade, showing damage. In profile the axe broadly lentoid, with slight tapering edges; in cross section the axe is D shaped. The butt is relatively thin having a narrow sub-rounded profile. The sides of the axe gently expand in width from the butt to the blade; in shape they are relatively flat. All surfaces are covered in a green patination, little of original surface visible. Length 141.2mm, width 81.5mm at cutting …
Created on: Monday 9th March 2020
Last updated: Thursday 16th September 2021
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Record ID: DENO-AF3087
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy looped, socketed axehead dating from the Late Bronze Age to the Early Iron Age c. 800 - 700 BC. The mouth of the axe-head has a prominent collar and indicates a rectangular shape with rounded edges, however only half the mouth remains, in addition to the single loop. To the side of the loop runs a longitudinal ridge with a darker green fill; this appears to be a casting fault, and a possible attempt at fixing the break: though this appears to be an old mend, it has not been established whether or not this feature is the result of recent intervention. Wit…
Created on: Friday 24th January 2020
Last updated: Thursday 1st December 2022
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Record ID: DENO-0EAF9A
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy bladed object, probably a rapier or dirk, but possibly a spearhead, of middle Bronze Age date, c 1500 - 1200 BC. The blade fragment tapers in width from 26 mm to 20 mm, both ends terminating in old breaks, the blade has a lenticular cross section, with a longitudinal central ridge, slightly flattened. There is a slight curvature to fragment which may be suggestive of deliberate damage. Overall length 50 mm, thickness 3.7 mm at centre, tapering to 0.9 mm at the edge. Weight 16.8g
Created on: Thursday 5th September 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 18th February 2020
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