Record ID: HESH-31539B
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper or bronze miniature flat axe of Early Bronze Age date (2150- 1500 BC) most probably from the first phase of the Early Bronze Age (2150-1900 BC) Needham Period 2. The axehead is sub-triangular in plan with a narrow rounded butt and slowly expanding in parallel straight sides. The cutting edge, areas of the long edges and part of the butt are all lost through movement in the ploughsoil. The cutting edge is slightly convex (bowed) and has a clear ground facet evidenced on only one edge (creating a chisel like cutting edge). In profile and cross section the axehead is lentoid.…
Created on: Saturday 20th July 2019
Last updated: Thursday 12th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Church Stretton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-8A3882
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Powys
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but abraded undecorated flat axe of Early Bronze Age date (c. 2000 - 1700 BC). The axe probably best fits within the Migdale metalworking tradition Type: Migdale - undecorated variant. 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 circa 2250 - 1900 CAL. BC. The flat axe is broadly sub triangular in plan with a very narrow butt evenly expanding sides that extend to a splayed crescent shaped blade. In profile the axe is broadly lentoid / lenticular, with tapering ends. In cross secti…
Created on: Wednesday 24th January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 12th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kerry', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-83416C
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete but abraded undecorated flat axe of Early Bronze Age date (c. 2000 - 1700 BC). The axe probably best fits within the Migdale metalworking tradition Type: Migdale - undecorated variant. 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 circa 2250 - 1900 CAL. 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 profile the axe is broadly lentoid / lenticular, with tapering ends. In cross section t…
Created on: Wednesday 6th December 2017
Last updated: Friday 18th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Craven Arms', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-33EA4A
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy (Bronze) flat axe of Early Bronze Age date c. 2250-1900 BC. The axe is incomplete and only the cutting edge and lower blade survive, the butt and upper blade are lost due to an abraded but relatively recent break. It is very possibly that the other part is present in the field in which this was found. The condition of the axe is poor - small areas of a deep brown coloured surface patina are present but the majority has been removed by laminating corrosion. The tips of the blade and the cutting edge are also both abraded. The profile of the axe was proba…
Created on: Monday 23rd November 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd January 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kinnersley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-4C2E0B
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A developed flat axe with hammer raised flanges of later Early Bronze Age date (c. 2000 - 1700 BC) 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 axehead is broadly sub rectangular in plan with a splayed crescent shaped blade. In profile the axe is broadly lentoid, with slight tapering edges and a thin butt. The overall length is 103.8mm and the axe weighs 148.3 grams. The butt of the axe is broken with one edge being lost to an eroded break - on the …
Created on: Thursday 14th May 2015
Last updated: Thursday 31st October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pattingham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-3AFE67
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
A developed flat axe with hammer raised flanges of later Early Bronze Age date (c. 2000 - 1700 BC) specifically 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 axehead is broadly sub rectangular in plan with a splayed crescent shaped blade. In profile it is broadly lentoid, with slight tapering edges and a thin butt with a rounded shape. The overall length is 108.4mm and the axe weighs 165.7 grams. The butt of the axe has a rounded shape and is very thin, the edges …
Created on: Tuesday 7th October 2014
Last updated: Thursday 27th November 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Telford', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: HESH-A147C8
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast bronze (copper alloy) flat axe of early Bronze Age date (2000-1700BC). The axe is small (diminutive) but is complete with very little wear. In plan the axe is broadly rectangular with an expanded and splayed crescentic cutting edge and thin rounded (D shaped) butt. In profile the axe has a distinct lentoid shape. In section the axe is broadly rectangular (rectangular with rounded edges) and there are no signs of raised flanges or hafting augmentation. At the mid-point of the axe is a slight median swelling / bevel / proto stop-ridge. The long edges of the axe expand gently from t…
Created on: Wednesday 7th May 2014
Last updated: Monday 2nd March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ryton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-BB5828
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Published
Incomplete developed flat axe with hammer raised flanges of later Early Bronze Age date (c. 2000 - 1700 BC). Although incomplete the classification of the axe matches the descriptions and illustrations 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 BC. The axehead is broadly sub rectangular in plan with a splayed crescent shaped blade. In profile it is broadly lentoid, with slight tapering edges. There is a horizontal break toward at the butt of the axehead which has remove…
Created on: Wednesday 16th February 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 13th January 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Souldrop', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-041538
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
A cast copper alloy (bronze) undecorated developed flat axe of Early Bronze Age date (c. 2050 - 1700 BC). This example is relatively small and uncommon within the metalworking tradition of the earlier Bronze Age. The style of this axe fits into the developed flat axes although it does not fit readily into a named sub-type due to the nature and shape of the axe. It should also be noted that this example could also be described as a tanged chisel; however the elements present correspond better to being an irregular axe. It is likely that this example is dated to the Early Bronze Age (EB…
Created on: Thursday 21st October 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 18th May 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Whitchurch', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-ACD6C1
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete cast copper alloy (bronze) flat axe of Early Bronze Age date (c. 2200 - 2000 BC). This example fits best into the earliest known copper axe and early bronze axes discovered in Britain. These are dated to the Early Bronze Age of metalworking stage II, which corresponds to Needham's (1996) Period 2 circa 2350- 2050 CAL. BC. The flat axe is broadly sub rectangular in plan with a splayed crescent shaped blade. In profile it is broadly lentoid, with slight tapering edges. In cross section the axe is D shaped with one edge displaying a distinctive curved (domed edge) whilst the …
Created on: Wednesday 12th May 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 27th September 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ledbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-84D8A5
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Cast copper alloy (bronze) flat axe of Early Bronze Age date (c. 2500 - 2050 BC). It is likely that this axe is complete with a distinctive flat butt; it is also very heavy for its size. This example fits best into the copper axes and early bronze axes These are dated to the Early Bronze Age of metalworking stage I-II, which corresponds to Needham's (1996) Period 1-2 circa 2500- 2050 CAL. BC. The flat axe is broadly sub rectangular in plan with a splayed crescent shaped blade. In profile it is broadly lentoid, with slight tapering edges. In cross section the axe is D shaped with …
Created on: Thursday 23rd July 2009
Last updated: Tuesday 18th May 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Malvern Hills', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-D95656
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast bronze (copper alloy) decorated developed flat axe of early Bronze Age date (2000-1700BC). The axe is relatively small but is complete with very little wear to the butt end. The blade is much worn and also much sharpened creating a distinct curved blade. The lower body / blade of the axe is decorated with punched pellets. This axe best fits into Developed Flat Axe typology, specifically Type: Bandon. These are dated to the Early Bronze Age (EBA phase II / III), of metalworking stage IV-V, which corresponds to Needham's (1996) Period 3 circa 2000 - 1700 CAL. BC. The flat axe is b…
Created on: Friday 15th May 2009
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2013
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HESH-299826
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete decorated flat axe of Early Bronze Age date (c. 2000 - 1700 BC). Although incomplete this axe best fits into the final phases of the Migdale metalworking tradition Type: Migdale - decorated variant. However, it does share some of the characteristics (mostly of blade shape) of the Developed Flat Axes specifically variants Falkland and Scrabo Hill. 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 circa 2250 - 1900 CAL. BC. The flat axe is broadly sub rectangular in plan with a splayed…
Created on: Wednesday 27th December 2006
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'East of Shrewsbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-298FF4
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Undecorated developed flat axe of Early Bronze Age date (c. 2050 - 1700 BC). This example is extremely small and uncommon within the metalworking tradition of the earlier Bronze Age. The style of this axe fits into the developed flat axes specifically into the division type Aylesford. This type is dated to the Early Bronze Age (EBA phase III), of metalworking tradition phase IV, which corresponds to Needham's (1996) Period 3 circa 2050 - 1700 CAL. BC. The flat axe is broadly sub-rectangular in plan with a slight expanded crescent shaped blade. In profile the axe is broadly lentoid, …
Created on: Wednesday 27th December 2006
Last updated: Monday 5th August 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ellesmere', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-298206
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
Undecorated flat axe found in close proximity to axe described in record HESH-297346 Flat axe. Essentially complete, but significant loss from corrosion at the cutting edge and butt. Much of patina has flaked away, removing surface detail, but where intact it reveals a neat fluted design on the lower blade. This comprises longitudinal furrows which diverge as the blade splays; closest to the cutting edge there are three furrows to either side and a central triangular one. The sides of the implement are very slightly raised, possibly just as a consequence of this particular decorative t…
Created on: Wednesday 27th December 2006
Last updated: Monday 5th December 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hopton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-297346
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
Undecorated flat axe found in close proximity to axe described in record HESH-298206. Flat axe. Essentially complete, but with significant loss from corrosion at the cutting edge and butt and virtually all patinated surface flaked away. The side profile, supported by a remnant of patina on one face, shows that the axe-head had a transverse stop bevel just below the middle making the haft-end longer than the blade. There is no sign of decoration where the patina is intact, but it is possible that the sides were shaped into a double longitudinal facet. Dimensions: Length: 146 mm; width c…
Created on: Wednesday 27th December 2006
Last updated: Monday 5th December 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hopton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-9F2990
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete developed flat axe with cast (?) flanges of later Early Bronze Age date (c. 2000 – 1700 BC). Although incomplete the classification of the axe matches the descriptions and illustrations 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 BC. The axehead is broadly sub rectangular in plan with a splayed crescent shaped blade. In profile it is broadly lentoid, with slight tapering edges. There is a large horizontal break toward the butt of the axehead and approximate…
Created on: Wednesday 9th August 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wem', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-37B951
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper or bronze miniature flat axe of probable Early Bronze Age Date (2150- 1500 BC). The axehead is sub-rectangular in plan with a narrow rounded butt and parallel straight sides which expand slightly to the cutting edge. The cutting edge is slightly convex (bowed). In profile and cross section the axehead is lentoid. The axehead is 45.8mm in length, 3.9mm width at the butt, 18.9mm width at the cutting edge, and 6.5mm maximum thickness. It weighs 20.93 grams. The axehead is a mid - dark green colour with an even polished patina that covers approximately 30% of all surfa…
Created on: Thursday 11th November 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wentnor', grid reference and parish protected.