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Record ID: YORYM-D86C33
Object type: AXE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily corroded and fragmentary artefact which could be a small copper-alloy flat axehead in an early Bronze Age style. The axe is possibly a chisel axe used for fine carpentry work, but is could also be votive. The axe remains at a constant width towards the blade edge, the other end appears to have broken off but the breaks are very worn. The edges of the blade are straight. In profile the axe has a thin butt, which thickens slightly towards the main body and then thins again at the blade. The metal is mottled mid greenish-brown in colour and is heavily pitted. There are no signs …
Created on: Monday 27th July 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Near Escrick', grid reference and parish protected.
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Record ID: YORYM-EAB4B7
Object type: AXE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Flat copper axe head.
Created on: Wednesday 8th March 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Marston Moor Rally 05', grid reference and parish protected.
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