Record ID: WILT-A49B7A
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A late Bronze Age faceted socketed axe of Meldreth type, Ewart Park metalwork assemblage, c1000-800BC. The axe is gently flaring to the curved cutting edge. There are ridges along the faceted sides of the axe. The casting ridges are visible. At the socket end of the axe is a narrow ridge and a deep convex collar. The collar is broken at a point. The socket is circular and there are slight inward projections set opposite on the edge, probably sprues from the casting process. At one side below the collar is a side loop. The socketed axe measures 101.93mm in length, 50.59mm wide (bla…
Created on: Wednesday 21st June 2017
Last updated: Thursday 22nd June 2017
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