Record ID: LVPL-061903
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete cast copper alloy socketed axe of Late Bronze Age date (1000 - 800 BC). The object can be classified as the Ewart Park phase of metalwork. The object is sub-rectangular in plan with the cutting edge expanding outwards to form a convex cutting edge. The cutting edge is damaged and worn which occurred both in recent and ancient times. The cutting edge measures 46mm in width and is 3mm thick. The socket has a sub square mouth (internal width 27mm, internal length 25mm, external width 38mm, external length 34mm and the wall of the mouth is 4-5mm thick). The top of …
Created on: Wednesday 12th September 2012
Last updated: Thursday 13th September 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sandbach', grid reference and parish protected.