Record ID: SUSS-4D0F1E
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a middle to late bronze age copper alloy axehead of uncertain type dating between 1600-800 BC The solid fragment consists of the blade end of the axehead. The blade corners are missing and the cutting edge is very worn. The rest of the object is lost to a worn oblique break. The entire object is heavily worn and pitted, with a mottled green/brown patina. Dimensions: length: 40.08mm,  width: 24.59mm,  thickness: 7.57mm,  weight: 28.33g. Too little of this axehead remains to be certain of the type it derives from. It is probably from a …
Created on: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 29th February 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-E220A7
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a middle bronze age copper alloy palstave axehead dating between 1600-1150 BC. The fragment consists of the lower half of the palstave, the butt end is missing. The blade corners and cutting edge are missing, the cutting edge being lost to an oblique, worn break. Toward the butt, the blade end terminates in a worn, flat break with a sub-rectangular cross-section. The entire object is heavily worn and pitted, with a mottled green patina. Dimensions: length: 66.58mm,  width: 43.97mm,  thickness: 16.29mm,  weight: 142.65g
Created on: Thursday 15th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 4th March 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-245801
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a cast middle to late Bronze Age axehead of uncertain type dating c. 1600-800 cal. BC. The blade end of the axehead survives with a worn transverse break across the body.  The section is rectangular with no trace of a socket. The cutting edge and blade tips are damaged and incomplete with worn rounded edges. Each face is plain with no decoration. The metal surface has a brown patina which survives on both faces and the transverse break suggesting and old break.  Measurements: length:26.14mm; width at cutting edge:38.73mm…
Created on: Monday 13th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd November 2023
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Record ID: SUSS-7D8789
Object type: WINGED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of late Middle to early Late Bronze Age end winged axehead with side loop dating c. 1150-800 cal BC. Only the central section survives with an incomplete side loop and wings. The butt end terminates in worn break with an 'H' shaped cross section; the tips of the flanges turning inwards at 90 degrees to create wings forming a proto-socket each side of the septum. The edges of the flanges are worn and incomplete. The blade is missing, with a worn break just below the socket with a rectangular cross section. The loop (20.5mm long; 7.8mm wide; 7.3mm high); is …
Created on: Monday 31st July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 1st August 2023
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Record ID: SUSS-E6C0B3
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy 'bun' ingot of probably late bronze age date, c. 1150-600 BC. The fragment forms is plano-convex in cross-section and broadly represents just under a quadrant of a discoidal ingot, the curved outside edge surviving. The breaks are extremely worn with a couple of large rounded voids on one broken edge. The plano-convex discoid form possibly suggests the production in a bowl furnace rather than a mould.The ingot is pitted along the outside edge of the convex face, likely due to a mix of impurities in its matrix and the uneven natural m…
Created on: Wednesday 12th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 17th August 2023
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Record ID: SUR-D61459
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A notched flake tool or hollow scraper of probable Bronze Age date, 37mm in length and struck from a secondary flake of grey flint. One long edge on the dorsal surface retains a strip of light brown cortex the other edge has a semi-circular notch with short abrupt parallel retouch around its inner circumference. 
Created on: Thursday 29th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 29th June 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-F8002F
Object type: ARROWHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy socketed arrowhead probably dating from the Middle to Late Bronze Age, probably the Penard or Ewart Park phase, about 1300 - 800 BC. The arrowhead is socketed and leaf shaped with a central ridge running down the length. The ridge is circular in section. A section of the socket is missing. The socket has what appears to be black carbonised wood, possibly the remains of the arrow shaft. The arrowhead has a light green patina. Meseurments: 28.59mm length, 11.47mm width; 5.74mm thick. It weighs 4.09 gm. There are f…
Created on: Monday 13th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 15th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bishopstone', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-131FEA
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy, possibly from a 'bun' ingot of late bronze age date, c. 1150-600 BC. The form is plano-convex in cross-section and it is suggested it represents a fragment of a discoidal ingot, the curved outside edge surviving. The breaks are extremely worn with occasional small rounded voids; the side edges concave with wear. The plano-convex discoid form possibly suggests the production in a bowl furnace rather than a mould.The ingot is pitted along the outside edge of the convex face, likely due to a mix of im…
Created on: Monday 6th February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 17th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-E64547
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, gold penannular ring dating from the Middle to Late Bronze Age (1300-800 BC). Description: The ring is formed from a gold rod with a broadly sub-oval cross-section which forms a circular penannular loop with a small gap between two terminals measuring  2.19mm.  The upper surfaces at each terminal end are slightly flattened creating a D-shaped cross section. The object is plain and covered with pitting, dents and scratches on all surfaces. This is a very robust example.  Measurements: leng…
Created on: Tuesday 18th October 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 18th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Haywards Heath', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-D0EA27
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy low flanged palstave axe with side loop of Middle Bronze Age dating c.1400-1150 cal BC. The object is very worn and abraded but has a single midrib visible on each face with a worn shield shaped pattern below the curved stop ridge. The blade of the palstave is sub-triangular in plan, with convex expanding sides, and a convex cutting edge. The cutting edge is slightly asymmetrical and worn and measures 47.55mm in width.  In profile the blade is sub-triangular with the thickest section at the stop ridge. The object has …
Created on: Wednesday 17th August 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 30th August 2022
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Record ID: SUR-425DBB
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A secondary flake, 56.5mm in length, struck from a mottled pale grey-brown flint. The distal end appears to have some short abrupt retouch in patches, suggesting a casual use as a scraper. The proximal end has a prominant bulbar scar suggesting hard-hammered removal from a core.
Created on: Wednesday 30th March 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 21st June 2022
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Record ID: SUSS-6DBB85
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy socketed axehead fragment, dating from the Late Bronze Age to early Iron Age,(c. 950-750 BC). The surviving element consists of the cutting edge which is crescentic, and sharply flaring. The surviving fragment has a hollow centre, representing the beginning of a socket. The front and rear surfaces of the axe are slightly concave with multiple sub-oval indentations and there are raised casting seams remaining along each side. The blade edge is worn, and the tips irregular through use. while the breaks on the body are also old and worn. The exterior surfaces o…
Created on: Thursday 6th January 2022
Last updated: Thursday 27th January 2022
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Record ID: SUSS-0E2C6A
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Middle Bronze Age copper alloy dirk or rapier dating c. 1450-1150BC. The triangular fragment forms the tip of a blade. It is lozenge shaped in section with a worn central midrib on each face. The blade is slightly bent. There is a worn transverse flat break, and the edges and surfaces are also worn and abraded. The object is pale green with patches of a dark green patina. Measurements: length: 47.18mm; width: 14.44mm; thickness: 5.13mm and weight: 9.09g. Other recorded examples include: SUR-E7A00E; WMID-871F5F; SUR-1DB3FB and a complet.e example LVPL-2D3369
Created on: Wednesday 8th December 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd December 2021
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Record ID: SUSS-7B1A9D
Object type: RAZOR
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper or copper-alloy leaf shaped razor or knife dating to the Middle Bronze Age c. 2150-1500 BC. The leaf shaped blade is lenticular in cross-section. One surface is almost flat and the other slightly convex possibly with the remains of a midrib. The tang is also lenticular in cross section with opposing convex surfaces. The surface extending from the flat side of the blade steeply convex and the opposing side extending from the midrib side is gently convex and almost flat. The tang measures12.44mm at the base of the blade tapering to a point. It thickens from 7.68mm taperin…
Created on: Friday 21st May 2021
Last updated: Monday 21st June 2021
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Record ID: SUSS-5629D7
Object type: ARROWHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete flint early Bronze Age barbed and tanged arrowhead dating 2400 - 1500 BC. The arrowhead is triangular in shape and enlongated pointed oval in cross-section. Only one barb remains the other broken off at its base and the tip of the point is missing. The central tang is sub-rectangular in shape. Both faces have fine, invasive/covering, sub-parallel, low-angle retouch, with an unretouched patch in the centre of one face. The flint is a white with pale grey areas . Length: 33.75mm; width: 23.91mm; thickness: 4.98mm; weight: 2.82g. Discussion: flint barb a…
Created on: Thursday 11th February 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 30th March 2021
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Record ID: SUSS-3001A5
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy unlooped primary / early phase palstave axehead (Group II) of later middle Bronze Age date (1500-1300 BC). The palstave has a high, stop with high flanges on both sides. The blade has flattened flanges running on each edge with irregular facets and flares to a curved cutting edge. A central rib runs down the middle of each side of the blade from the stop. The axe is heavily corroded and missing the butt and half of the cutting edge. Measurements: Length: 140.74mm; width at stop: 26.75mm: width at broken edge of blade: 53.22mm; thickness at st…
Created on: Monday 4th January 2021
Last updated: Thursday 20th May 2021
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Record ID: PUBLIC-F58F4D
Object type: ARROWHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete barbed and tanged arrow head of Early Bronze-age date (2350-1501 BC): - of unpatinated dark grey flint with paler inclusions. The "blank" for this arrowhead was a hard hammer struck tertiary flake, then pressure flaked to shape, the dorsal face has semi-invasive retouch, leaving the central area unmodified, the ventral face has rather steep pressure retouch, also leaving the central face unmodified, as a result the choice of orientation can be ascertained, unusually, the bulb of percussion is towards one of the tangs, as evidenced by the fissures radiating away from the (now …
Created on: Sunday 4th November 2018
Last updated: Thursday 6th December 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SUSS-C0E7BB
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a cast copper-alloy Bronze Age spearhead, dating to the period c. 2000 -1000 BC. The piece represents the tip of the spearhead and is triangular in plan, retaining the mid-rib, which is hollow and formed part of the socket. The spearhead has a light green patination.
Created on: Wednesday 16th May 2018
Last updated: Thursday 26th March 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-8C0B87
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An irregular flint scraper likely dating to the Bronze Age or Iron age c.2400BC - 0BC . Description: The scraper was produced from a highly patinated older flake or tool and is now roughly trapezoidal in plan with curved edges and corners. The edges have short scaled abrupt to semi-abrupt retouch along them save for edge with the original striking platform. The tool is white and heavily patinated with some iron staining, where visible, like along the lines of retouch for example, the internal flint is a light grey brown. Measurements: 29.56mm long, 34.53mm wide, 8.22mm thick and…
Created on: Wednesday 24th January 2018
Last updated: Thursday 25th January 2018
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Record ID: BUC-62754C
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy bracelet/arm ring possibly dating to the Middle Bronze Age (c. 1500 - 1150 BC). Only half of the bracelet survives with both ends terminating in an old break. It is plain and circular in cross-section. The bracelet narrows to a slightly thinner end. One end is 10.9mm in diameter and the other end is 8.5mm in diameter. The bracelet has green and almost black patina with some brown patches. There are scratch marks which could possibly be due to over cleaning. The bracelet is 77.4mm long, 11.1mm maximum thickness, and weighs 78g. Similar bracelets can be …
Created on: Tuesday 17th October 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 24th October 2017
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Record ID: SUSS-BA2824
Object type: ARROWHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete flint arrowhead, probably Bronze Age in date, 2000-1000 BC. The arrow head is triangular in shape with a short tang along the broad edge. It has been formed from a small strucik flake and worked roughly to shape. The crudeness of the working suggests that the object is not complete and may be a rough out. The point of the arrowhead is quite thick compared to the tang, further suggesting that it is incomplete as no pressure flaking has taken place to thin the piece down.
Created on: Wednesday 27th September 2017
Last updated: Thursday 28th September 2017
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Record ID: SUSS-F9E46D
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy, Bronze Age, palstave axe head, 1500-1000BC. The palstave comprises a broad, curved blade, fan shaped. It tapers back from the blade in an arc before levelling out to form the main body of the axe. There is a well defined mid rib running from the central transverse ridge to approx 30mm fro the blade, there are some other visible shorter ridges to either side, these are 20mm long. There are casting seams that run along the length of the top and the bottom of the object. The rear half of the object is defined by the socket of the axe, formed of two flanges upon the top an…
Created on: Monday 18th September 2017
Last updated: Monday 18th September 2017
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Record ID: SUSS-30F343
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, cast, copper alloy, Bronze Age socketed axehead,1100-900BC. The axehead has been damaged and is missing the loop that would have been attached to the top side. The blade has been worn down and is quite corroded, giving it a straigter profile rather than the more usual crescent. The sides of the axehead are smooth and the socket is almost circular in cross section. There is a defeined casting seam along the top and bottom edges. The axe has a slight taper from the blade but flares outward again at the socket. There is no decoration around the socket mouth. There is a sm…
Created on: Tuesday 15th August 2017
Last updated: Friday 2nd December 2022
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Record ID: SUSS-F37B02
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: The find is of a group of copper alloy objects, including 3 axes (1 fragmentary and 2 largely complete) and 11 fragments of (probably) a single or multiple bracelet of the 'Sussex Loop' variety. All the artefacts are heavily corroded making detailed identification of type and use-wear analysis difficult in some cases. 1) Palstave axehead. A complete copper alloy palstave axe in a very corroded condition, making the surface impossible to examine for use wear marks. The axe has been cast in a two-part mould which has been misaligned, leading to a prominent ridge a…
Created on: Monday 30th January 2017
Last updated: Thursday 12th January 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Catsfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-F77391
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
A cast copper alloy (bronze) early or primary palstave, dating to the period 1500-1300 BC. The palstave axe fits best with the Acton Park II and Taunton metalworking assemblages (Needham Period 5), but also Burgess's Metal Working Stage VIII and IX. In total it measures 161.72mm, with a maximum thickness of 56.08mm, and weighs 338g. The blade of the palstave is a splayed/sub-crescent or fan shaped, with convex expanding sides, and a wide convex cutting edge. The cutting edge is 2.71mm thick and has a sharp undulating edge. In profile the blade is sub-triangular with the thickest se…
Created on: Tuesday 25th October 2016
Last updated: Thursday 10th November 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wivelsfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-1168B3
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold penannular bracelet of possible Bronze Age date 1500-900BC. The bracelet is formed of a single continuous thick wire that has been formed into loops at the terminals and doubled back on itself. The wire has been soldered along its length to join the two parallel wires together, though there is a gap where the solder has failed. The terminal loops are slightly flattened at their tip. There are some scratches and striation on the metal possibly due to cleaning or deposition damage rather than decorative or manufacturing processes. The Bracelet would have had a relativ…
Created on: Tuesday 20th September 2016
Last updated: Saturday 4th September 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nr Plumpton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-A57E95
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early bronze age small piece of flint debitage. The dorsal side of the flint still retains the flint cortext. The ventral side of the flint has a bulb of precussion and ripples. The flint appears to have been knapped from a beach cobble, due to fractures seen through the flint. Length: 28.15mm Width: 23.18mm Thickness: 7.16mm Weight: 4.96g
Created on: Monday 4th July 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 24th August 2016
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Record ID: KENT-2E280D
Object type: PIN
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy middle Bronze Age c.1400-1150BC Quoit headed pin. The pin consists of a large ovoid head, which is slightly pointed where the shank of the pin begins, the shank only remains as a stub which is fairly heavily bent. The band of the ring and the shank are flat and have very fine incised decoration along the edges. The pin is mottled various shades of green in some places but is dominated by a dull grey-brown colour, except along the shank y where it has relatively recently broken where it is light copper. Measurements: 53.01mm wide, 48.12mm long, 13.89mm t…
Created on: Monday 23rd May 2016
Last updated: Thursday 26th May 2016
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Record ID: PUBLIC-FCDB1E
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Bronze Age spearhead fragment, of uncertain type; chronology; Middle to Late Bronze Age, c. 1500 - 800BC. The spearhead is fragmentary with only the tip surviving. The fragment with a length of 30.91mm and a weight of 8.82 grammes has broken across the blade in antiquity and near the end of a sub-circular socket of 3.62mm diameter, at the break and with a surviving depth of 8.6mm, positioned slightly off-centre. The fragment has a prominent rounded midrib giving the spearhead a maximum surviving thickness of 7.54mm and a maximum surviving width of 16.71mm. The midrib declines slightly…
Created on: Thursday 14th April 2016
Last updated: Thursday 1st June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-829D90
Object type: BARBED AND TANGED ARROWHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A knapped flint barbed and tanged arrowhead of Early Bronze Age date (c. 2500-1500 BC). The arrowhead is a light grey in colour, with no patination visible and small white inclusions scattered throughout the flint. Only small patches of the original flake surface remain, though this example was probably manufactured on a tertiary soft hammer flake. The piece has been intensely pressure-flaked in order to thin and shape the piece. A small amount of the tip is missing, probably due to an impact, and some minimal lateral edge-damage is visible on one face, slightly below the tip. The tan…
Created on: Monday 21st December 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 5th January 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: FAKL-4F2E92
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
Flint side scraper, retouch (short, scaled, semi-abrupt) around two angled edges. Further retouch at the distal end (similar) has cut through the light recortication showing two periods of use. Prominent bulb of percussion.on ventral face, the recortication suggests that this, too, represents secondary use. Probably Late Neolithic/Bronze Age . Length 69mm, Width 59mm, Thickness 17mm, Mass 70.82g.
Created on: Sunday 26th July 2015
Last updated: Monday 27th July 2015
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Record ID: FAKL-3B6111
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
Flint knife retouched around curved edge (invasive, scaled, low angle). Opaque, mixed, light grey flint, with and an area of cortex on the dorsal face. Truncated, the break abrupt, lacking a concoidal fracture and removing the bulb of percussion, Probably Late Neolithic-Bronze Age. Length 54mm, Width 40mm, Thickness 11mm, Mass 27.10g
Created on: Saturday 25th July 2015
Last updated: Sunday 26th July 2015
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Record ID: FAKL-3B210D
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
Flint side scraper with coarse retouch (short, scaled, semi-abrupt) around curved end. Poor quality, semi- translucent, mixed light brown flint with some inclusions with an area of cortex on the dorsal face. Prominent bulb of percussion, Probably Late Neolithic-Bronze Age. Length 53mm, Width 45mm, Thickness 21mm, Mass 42.39g
Created on: Saturday 25th July 2015
Last updated: Sunday 26th July 2015
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Record ID: FAKL-69F86B
Object type: BARBED AND TANGED ARROWHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
Probable barb and tang arrowhead, Early Bronze Age, blade leaf shaped but with three facets on its broader end suggesting the presence of a tang and two barbs. Bifacial retouch, (covering, scaled, low angle). No recorticated. Some recent damage resulting in the loss of the barbs, tang and the arrowhead's point. Flint, mixed, light brown, translucent. Length 30mm, Width 21mm, Thickness 4.2mm, Mass 3.25g
Created on: Friday 3rd July 2015
Last updated: Friday 3rd July 2015
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Record ID: FAKL-5D2650
Object type: PLANO CONVEX KNIFE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
Plano convex knife, made from pale brown, semi translucentflint, now with traces of recortication. One face flat with a moderate bulb of percussion, the other (convex) face retouched (covering, sub-parallel, low angle) . Length 49mm, Width 22mm, Thickness 7mm, Mass 8.77g.
Created on: Wednesday 27th May 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 27th May 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-0F21A9
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Middle Bronze Age cast copper-alloy socketed spearhead, c. 1600 BC -1001 BC. The fragment is broadly lanceolate (or leaf-shaped) in plan and has a lozenge-section midrib which tapers towards the tip, now missing. The outer edgesof the flanking wing bladeshave suffered damage. The upper portion of the circular-sectioned hollow socket is intact, where it meets with the spear tip and the sub-conical aperture created by the socket runs almost all of the way upwards into the remaining tip fragment, measuring 39.1 mm in length. The broken edge of the tip itself is solid cast,…
Created on: Monday 10th November 2014
Last updated: Thursday 1st June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-D63522
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a probable Middle Bronze Age palstave axe head. Only the damaged butt-end broken close to the start of what appears to be side flanges survives. The profile is trapezoidal and the cross section is I shaped with concave sides. The surface is corroded with a granular appearance, fairly worn and pitted. The break is worn. Overall length is: 25.89 mm, the width is: 24.33 mm and thickness is: 8.61 mm. Weight is: 19.70 Grammes.
Created on: Sunday 26th October 2014
Last updated: Thursday 21st February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-D22ABB
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a cast copper alloy socketed axehead, dating from the Late Bronze Age (c. 1150-800 BC). The fragment consists of a small portion of its lower body and blade. Type undeterminable. Only the lower half of the body and the blade survive; the surface is very worn. The object has a dark greenish/grey patina it is smooth and plain. There are no obvious resharpening marks or signs of wear on the surface of the blade, but the blade has a curved shape with blunt edges. The broken edge indicates where the axe was hollow. The axe measures 22.9mm long, 24mm wide, 7.5mm thick and it…
Created on: Tuesday 14th October 2014
Last updated: Monday 10th November 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-4AE576
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of a cast copper alloy object, probably a palstave fragment dating to the Middle Bronze Age (c. 1500-1150 BC). The fragment is sub-rectangular in shape and represents the end of the palstave, with the beginnings of the side-flanges. An old break is visible on the end that would have led to the rest of the object. It is in poor condition, with significant surface pitting and corrosion; the metal is light green in colour. The fragment measures 32.9mm long, 24.6 mm wide and 11.2mm thick and weighs 27.7 grams.
Created on: Wednesday 20th August 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 4th February 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-4D7454
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
A small cast copper alloy Early Bronze Age developed flat axehead, probably dating to between 2200 -1500 BC. The axehead has a narrow round-ended butt, which widens into a sub-triangular axehead in plan, with dual-facetted flanges. The blade-end is wide and convex, but not crescentic with pointed ends, like other types from the same period. The blade-end has a pointed oval cross-section, whereas the body of the blade is facetted, creating an elongated hexagonal cross-section; the butt is sub-rectangular in cross-section. The axehead has an overall dark green patina. No regular decorat…
Created on: Monday 3rd March 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 28th May 2014
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Record ID: SUSS-6C4BF6
Object type: SPEAR
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a cast copper alloy probable Bronze Age spearhead. The fragment is pointed oval in cross-section, with both ends broken. Further identification is difficult due to damage of the object. The fragment is of a dark green colour with pitted surface and measures 16.9 mm long, 18 mm wide (maximum), 6.3 mm thick and weighs 6.7 grams.
Created on: Friday 3rd January 2014
Last updated: Friday 3rd January 2014
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Record ID: SUSS-660320
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete knapped flint scraper, probably dating to the Late Neolithic-Early Bronze Age (c. 2500-1601 BC). The round scraper is large and sub-circular in plan, lacking a strong bulb-of-percussion but having an abrupt degree of retouch around one side of the circumference. A small degree of thick greyish-white cortex remains on one side, presumably the proximal edge, which would facilitate better gripping of the tool. The flint material itself has a medium greyish-white patina, with large chert inclusions obscuring the bulb and ripples of percussion on the ventral surface. It measures…
Created on: Friday 16th November 2012
Last updated: Monday 3rd June 2019
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Record ID: SUSS-429B96
Object type: BARBED AND TANGED ARROWHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An nearly complete barbed-and-tanged flint arrowhead of the Late Neolithic or Early Bronze Age (c. 2500 BC-1500 BC). The arrowhead is fashioned from dark grey-coloured flint of even colour and patina. The arrowhead is sub-triangular in plan with only its point-tip, a small amount of the tang and the very end of one barb missing. Covering pressure flake removals are evident on both ventral and dorsal faces and retouch is present on the sharpened outer edges of the implement. It seems to be of the Sutton Type (cf. Butler 2005, Figs. 68-69). This example has flat mesial edges, ra…
Created on: Tuesday 9th October 2012
Last updated: Friday 20th September 2013
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Record ID: SUSS-E41B91
Object type: BARBED AND TANGED ARROWHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unfinished barbed-and-tanged flint arrowhead of the Late Neolithic or Early Bronze Age (c. 2500 BC-1500 BC). The arrowhead is fashioned from light grey flint. The arrowhead is sub-triangular in plan with only one of the two barbs typical to this type. Covering pressure flake removals are evident on both ventral and dorsal faces (although unfinished on the ventral face) and the sharpened outer edges of the implement. It measures 27 mm long, 25 mm wide at barbed-and-tanged end, 4.9 mm thick and weighs 2.9 grams. For related types of arrowheads cf. Butler 2005, Figs. 68-69). …
Created on: Friday 17th August 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 21st November 2012
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Record ID: SUSS-0FD346
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a cast copper alloy Bronze Age flat axe. It consists of the blade edge and a small portion of the body. The axe probably dates to the early Bronze Age, c2150-1500 BC. The axe fragment is curved and wider at the blade end. It then narrows and thickens along the body. The blade end shows use of ware with pieces missing along the edge. There are no markings or fixings visible on the axe for further identification. The fragment measures 64.9mm long, 71mm wide at the blade and 40.9mm wide athe the break end. It is 9.8mm at its thickest point and weighs 173 grams.
Created on: Tuesday 7th August 2012
Last updated: Monday 19th November 2012
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Record ID: SUSS-DAA1A3
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a cast copper alloy Bronze Age flat axe, consisting of the blade edge and a portion of the body. The axe blade probably dates to the Early Bronze Age, c. 2150-1500 BC. The flat axe fragment has an elongated oval cross-section. The fragment is in fairly poor condition, with extensive mottling and surface corrosion; the metal is a variation of green colours, with some areas of greater patina. The fragment measures: 20.44 mm long, 31.20 mm wide and 7.64 mm maximum thickness; it weighs 20.39 grams. Not enough diagnostic information remains to identify this fragment typologica…
Created on: Thursday 5th April 2012
Last updated: Friday 9th December 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Laughton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-9CC540
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large part of the lower part of a plain socketed axe of Late Bronze Age date including the blade. The surviving depth of the socket is 38mm and the wall section at the breaks varies from 2.99mm to 1.80mm. The blade is very worn and the surface is now powdery. The sides of the axe are almost parallel.
Created on: Wednesday 21st March 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 21st November 2012
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Record ID: SUSS-761CD0
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper-alloy sword hilt of late Hallstatt B3 Urnfield sword, dating to the Late Bronze Age. The object has a sub-lentoid shaped end, with two curled pointed ends and crudely spaced incised line decoration following its perimeter. At the centre of this face, there is a circular hole, which runs through the shaft projecting from the upper surface. The upper surface has no decoration but an irregularly shaped hilt protrudes from the centre; the hilt begins as a narrow lentoid cross-section, which widens slightly and then curves out into a section which is sub-circular …
Created on: Monday 19th March 2012
Last updated: Monday 8th March 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-D79118
Object type: ARROWHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two incomplete well-knapped flint barbed and tanged arrowheads dating from the late Neolithic to middle Bronze Age (c. 2500-c. 1150 BC). The arrowheads have been bifacially worked and sub-triangular in plan, with two notches in the base between the central tang and a barb at either side. Both arrowheads have one completely missing barb, with some damage to the central tang. The arrowhead has invasive shallow scaler retouch on both faces, however one arrowhead has an unretouched area in the centre of one face. The flint is of a light grey colour for both, with one arrowhead possessi…
Created on: Monday 23rd January 2012
Last updated: Monday 16th April 2012
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Record ID: SUSS-97D313
Object type: RETOUCHED FLAKE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A retouched flint flake tool of probable Bronze Age date. Both the right- and left-hand sides of the secondary flake have low-angle, sub-parallel retouch to the central area. The flint is mid grey and has no obvious recortication. The tool measures 34.71mm long, by 28.72mm wide, 8.63mm thick and it weighs 10.34 grams.
Created on: Friday 20th January 2012
Last updated: Monday 15th July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Blackboys', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-C44E13
Object type: WASTE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A knapped flint waste flake dating to the Bronze Age, c. 2150-800 BC. The flake has a very large bulb of percussion and ripples on the ventral face; the dorsal face has three blade removals. There is a small area of possible retouch visible on the dorsal face, but the condition of the cherty flint makes the evaluation of this difficult and the extent of the possible retouch suggests that this flake was not used as a tool. It measures 59.5 mm long, 40.2 mm wide, 10.4 mm thick and weighs 25.61 grams.
Created on: Tuesday 12th July 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 9th May 2012
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Record ID: SUSS-E37496
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy palstave dating to the Middle Bronze Age (c. 1400-1250 BC). Probably Rowlands Type, Class 2, Group 2, which dates to the Taunton metalwork phase. The palstave has a single central rib on each face and the flanges continue slightly below the stop-ridge; there is no loop. It is in poor condition, with significant surface pitting and corrosion; the metal is light green in colour. The palstave measures 150.5 mm long, 23.9 mm wide and 21.7 mm thick. Its blade measures 62.8 mm wide and 2.9 mm thick. Overall weight: 357 grams. For parallel examples and discussion…
Created on: Thursday 26th May 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 12th October 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Arlington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-290724
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy narrow butted flat axe, dating to the Early Bronze Age (MAIII, c. 2300-2050 BC). The remains of the axe consists of a slightly flared blade and a small portion of the narrowing body. The butt and a portion of the axe body are missing and the remains exhibit an old break across its rectangular-shaped section. It measures 37.9 mm max. length; 37.8 mm max. blade width; 7.96 mm thick at broken end; 1.8 mm thick at blade edge; weighs 37.99 grams. These types of axes are discussed in Roberts 2008, 74-5. Cf. database record: LANCUM-95EBB6.
Created on: Tuesday 17th May 2011
Last updated: Monday 12th December 2022
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Record ID: SUSS-5BDCE7
Object type: RAPIER
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy fragment, probably from a rapier of Middle Bronze Age date (1500-1150 BC). The fragment is trapezoidal in plan, with an elongated sub-lozengeform cross-section. There are worn breaks at both vertical ends of the blade and the cutting edges are also very worn, but intact. It measures 23.10 mm long; 31.39 mm wide; 5.51 mm (max.) thick; and weighs 18.90 grams. For a parallel example from the PAS database cf. ESS-5F3C31.
Created on: Monday 25th April 2011
Last updated: Sunday 2nd December 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-C5D042
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure Case 2011 T192 'Near Lewes' Hoard: The Barbican House Museum in Lewes and the Sussex Archaeological Society have acquired the assemblage. Curatorial Report: A Middle Bronze Age hoard consisting of 79 objects including: 3 copper alloy palstaves; 5 copper alloy 'Sussex Loop' bracelets; 8 copper alloy finger rings; 4 copper alloy tutuli (with fragments); 4 sheet gold discs; 1 copper alloy lozenge-headed pin; 19 amber beads (with fragments); 4 copper alloy twisted torcs; as well as fragments of coiled spiral ring necklaces and quoit headed pins were located within and excav…
Created on: Wednesday 6th April 2011
Last updated: Friday 22nd December 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SUSS-EAED62
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One sherd of Late Bronze Age or Early Iron Age pottery. The sherd is medium grey-brown in colour, relatively hard fired with abundant coarse flint temper and iron stone inclusions. It is from a large vessel, probably a jar although the sherd is too small to identify the actual form. It weighs 32.2 grams.
Created on: Monday 1st November 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd November 2010
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Record ID: SUSS-79C973
Object type: FLAKE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Tertiary flint flake struck off prepared platform, Prominent bulb of percussion on ventral face with bulb scars, prominent arises rom previous removals on dorsal face, damage to left proximal corner (on dorsal). The edges are damaged with modern, unpatinated chips down both sides, one unchipped area has abrupt chipping, usewear or later damage. The flint is mid grey with a white surface patina. It is 49.9mm long, 34.9mm wide and 10.2mm thick; it weighs 16.16 grams. Single pieces of worked flint are hard to date but the crudity suggest a later Neolithic to Iron Age date.
Created on: Wednesday 8th September 2010
Last updated: Sunday 5th August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-CF2885
Object type: BARBED AND TANGED ARROWHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
Knapped flint barbed and tanged arrowhead dating from the Late Neolithic to Middle Bronze Age (c. 2500 BC - c.1150 BC). The arrowhead is bifacially worked and an elongated triangle in plan, with two notches in the base, between a central tang and a barb at either side. The point has broken away. One barb has also been lost, the other is small with a rounded end. The tang is relatively large and now rectangular as the end has broken away. The arrowhead has invasive shallow semi-parallel retouch on both faces. The flint is darkk brown to grey. It is 31.4 mm long, 5.7mm thick; it weighs …
Created on: Wednesday 26th May 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 27th September 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chalvington with Ripe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-11C744
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Middle Bronze Age unlooped palstave posibly dating to the Acton Park phase, 1500-1400 BC. The butt is complete and has a width of 17.4mm. The septum measures 57.3mm by 19.4mm and has depressions of equal depth on both sides. The stop ridge protrudes above the thickness of the blade and, immediately after, there is a recessed depression which is much more pronounced on one side. There is no evidence for a loop or a mould seam, however the sides are highly corroded which could obscure some details. From the stop ridge, the blade end is 74.9mm in length and tapers outwards from the sto…
Created on: Monday 17th May 2010
Last updated: Thursday 30th December 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ashburnham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-FCD340
Object type: DAGGER
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a Bronze Age cast copper alloy dagger blade. The point, hilt end and sides are lost to old breaks. The blade has a central oval spine flanked by slightly raised bands with three parallel incised lines running along the length. The bands appear to be on both sides but one side is very corroded and they are harder to distinguish. The spine widens evenly along the lengh of the piece but also thins indicating the blade comes from a hilted rather than socketed item. It is pitted on both sides due to heavy corrosion in the past although now appears to be stable. It is 64.2mm long…
Created on: Friday 27th November 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Long Man', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-B3A0F2
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy casting waste in the form of the metal left in the pouring funnel/well at the top of a mould with the stubs of a casting sprues/jets running from it. The well is thin and oval in plan with a slightly concave top where the metal has shrunk as it cooled, There is an irregular, rounded, extension to one side from overfilling. The sides taper to a rounded base. It is 34.6mm long, 17.4mm wide and 18.8mm tall; it weighs 26.16 grams. Casting waste is very hard to date in isolation but the patina and form might suggest a Bronze Age - Roman date.
Created on: Sunday 18th October 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Arlington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-D49684
Object type: RETOUCHED FLAKE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Small flake with possibly usewear but little or no retouch. The flake has clear percussion waves on the ventral face although the bulb of percussion has been lost to a break and multiple arrises from previous removals from the same core on the dorsal face. It is triangular with an irregular break at the proximal end and left side (on ventral face) The distal and right edges appear complete however suggesting it was always broad relative to its length. There is possible usewear chipping along both these edges from casual use and a possible area of semi invasive, semi abupt scalar retouc…
Created on: Tuesday 1st September 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: SUR-212026
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment from a socketed axe of late Bronze Age date, comprising part of the rim and the loop. The rim has a pronounced thickening and the socket appears to have been circular. The patina of the metal is a dull dark red with a blue/green surface.
Created on: Wednesday 24th June 2009
Last updated: Monday 5th December 2022
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Record ID: SUR-0FAAE7
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible tang of a chisel or other tool which is square in section and tapers to a rectangle at the terminal. The object is very crisp, which may suggest this is a modern item, with iron concretion on the surface.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd June 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: SUR-FDB7B4
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The tip of a sword of probable Bronze Age date. The fragment has a rounded central ridge and thinner edges.
Created on: Monday 22nd June 2009
Last updated: Friday 5th January 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-CB3277
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
1. Looped Palstave (Early Side Flanged; Class 2: Group 1) with a straight sided body running down to a flat undamaged blade (Rowlands 1976, 30-31). Small patches of silver patina are visible on one side of the blade, blade edges, flange and stop ridge. Otherwise it has light green corrosion with a partial coating of sandy earth. Both the loop and casting seams are intact. The triangular flange is pronounced to a depth of 10mm at the stop ridge on both sides. The butt is slanted on one side. This palstave has a trident-rib motif with straight outer ribs that converge high on the blade. …
Created on: Wednesday 8th April 2009
Last updated: Monday 13th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Hastings', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-1B1667
Object type: CHISEL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Late Bronze Age cast copper alloy tanged chisel fragment with an oval sectioned tang and expanded tringular 'blade' with old breaks to the bevelled edge. 61.0mm long; 33.0mm wide; 7.0mm thick and 37.5 grams. Part of Treasure case 2008 T281 - Disclaimed, returned to finder. The Treasure report commented: The tanged chisel or tanged leather-working knife can be typologically dated to the Late Bronze Age (c. 1100-800 BC) and has a distribution throughout southeast and south central Britain and northwest continental Europe (O’Connor, B. 1980. Cross channel relations in the Late Bronze …
Created on: Tuesday 10th February 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Burgess Hill', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-1B0387
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two copper alloy ingot fragments. Part of Treasure case 2008 T281 - Disclaimed, returned to finder. Suggested date based on associated find. 1. Copper alloy plano-convex ingot fragment. Cast surfaces, light green and brown patina with a pitted surface. It tapers towards the edges. L: 94.0mm; W: 58.0mm; Th: 27.0mm; Wt: 625.0g. 2. Copper alloy ingot fragment. Cast surfaces, light green patina with a pitted surface. L: 31.0mm; W: 24.0mm; Th: 10.0mm; Wt: 37.0g.
Created on: Tuesday 10th February 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Burgess Hill', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-790595
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early Bronze Age copper-alloy developed flat axe, Arreton industrial phase, c.1700-1500BC. The blade is wide, but appears to have beren worn down unevenly, meaning that both tips are at a sharp angle. There is no sign of an edge bevel remaining. There are no side nicks at the junction of the haft end with the blade. Very low flanges (c.1mm high). There are convex sides with no casting flashes The butt of the axe appears to be damaged as it is uneven and worn. There is a similar, although larger, example in Rohl and Needham page 127, number 89. Length 51.1mm, width across cutting edg…
Created on: Tuesday 16th December 2008
Last updated: Monday 5th December 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-0FF5E4
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a cast copper alloy socketed axehead of Late Bronze Age date. The fragment consists of part of the rim of the socket. There is a raised casting seam down the out side and a double raised band at the mouth, a large one at the rim and a slighter one inside it. The breaks on all sides are worn and the metal is dark brown with light green areas. The fragment is 28.6mm long, 37.6mm wide and 6.4mm thick; it weighs 25.28 grams. The double mouth moulding may suggest it is a South-East Class A1 type dating from the Ewart Park phase of Late Bronze Age 1000-800 BC.
Created on: Thursday 11th December 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ringmer', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-556BB3
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a cast copper alloy socketed axehead of Late Bronze Age date (c. 1150 BC - c. 800 BC). The fragment consists of part of the rim of the socket and a side lug. There is a slight casting seam down the side, meeting the lug. The breaks on all sides are worn and the metal is corroded and pitted, pale green with darker areas. The fragment is 35.2mm long, 22.5mm wide and 4.1mm thick; the lug 20.1mm long, 8.3mm tall, 6.2 wide and 3.3mm thick; it weighs 14.4 grams.
Created on: Monday 8th September 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Laughton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-BE1421
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Late Middle/Early Late Bronze Age looped Palstave axe. The axe has wide flanges and a pronounced square stop ridge which projects sligtly above the blade. There are air bubble casting flaws visible in the corner between the butt and stop ridge and on the side of the stop ridge; one very large. On one side are four faint, short, ribs below the stop ridge. The blade widens very gradually from the stop ridge then curves out strongly at the end to form a wide crescental blade with slightly chipped corners due to old damage. The casting seams are still visible on the edge but have been part…
Created on: Monday 1st September 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Woodingdean', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-D73520
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Assembledge of flint working debries. 17 pieces: 4 large, 5 medium sized and 8 small ranging from 62.8mm long by 53.3mm wide by 12.3mm thick (Flake 1) to 17.1mm long by 10.0mm wide by 2.0mm thick (Flake 16). Total weight 157 grams. The flakes are a mix of secondary and tertiary flakes all crudely produced using the hard hammer technique. While some (e.g. flake 7) have been struck from a prepared platform others (e.g. flake 3) have been struck directly from the cortext. Flakes 4, 8 and 9 are the only flakes with clear retouch. Flake 4 has been struck off a core which has been worked …
Created on: Thursday 21st August 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-998F82
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large fragment of a long and slender double-sided flint knife or dagger made from opaque light grey flint. The point is missing and the blade expands then narrows slightly into a tongue-shaped butt which is markedly thicker in side view (the thickness of the blade is 6.7mm at the break and 11.3mm at the butt).
Created on: Wednesday 6th August 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-9B98C6
Object type: RIBBON
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
Thin gold strip that has been folded. Light gold in colour. Band is tapered at ends. It was found 30m away from the fragment of gold bar (SUSS-9B87C3). Maximum width of band - 2.5mm
Created on: Friday 25th July 2008
Last updated: Tuesday 5th December 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chalvington with Ripe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-9B87C3
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
This pale, gold, matt rectangular fragment of gold has four sharp angled straight sides and two jagged broken ends. In places there are shiny striations and one of the side angles is dented. It was found 30m away from a gold strip (SUSS-9B98C6). This fragment of worked gold is not diagnostic of an object type. It is possible that it dates to the Bronze Age and compositional analysis could help define its age. The un-worked state and dimensions of this gold fragment suggests it could date to the Bronze Age and be part of a bar. The fact that it was found 30m away from another gold f…
Created on: Friday 25th July 2008
Last updated: Tuesday 5th December 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chalvington with Ripe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-CA3F71
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
A Late Bronze Age base-metal group consisting of one copper alloy chisel fragment and two ingot fragments found 8 inches deep and around 100 yards apart. The tanged chisel or tanged leather-working knife can be typologically dated to the Late Bronze Age (c. 1100-800 BC) and has a distribution throughout southeast and south central Britain and northwest continental Europe (O'Connor 1980, 175, List 131, Map 51). The deposition of copper alloy ingot fragments is well documented during this period. Traditional interpretations see these as metalworkers' reserves stored for later use. Ho…
Created on: Wednesday 9th April 2008
Last updated: Wednesday 6th December 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Burgess Hill', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-746613
Object type: ARROWHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
Barbed and tanged flint arrowhead of Early - Mid Bronze Age date (2150-1150BC). The arrowhead is triangular in plan with two notches in the base creating barbs each side and a central tang. The barbs are uneven, one 4.4mm wide, one 7.8mm wide and end in straight breaks that are probably not original as on complete arrowheads the barbs are usually as long as the tang rather than much shorter as here. The loss of the end of the barbs makes it difficult to securely assign the arrowhead to a formal type but it is probably a Green Low or Conygar Hill type. The tang is 4.8mm wide by 7.2mm…
Created on: Saturday 5th April 2008
Last updated: Saturday 11th May 2013
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-F2DF27
Object type: RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy ring, probably a harness or suspension loop. The ring is circular in section and decorated with two transverse grooves of the outside. The remains of a casting seam can be seen on the inside, but this has mostly been polished away. It has a external diameter of 15.8mm and an internal diameter of 8.7mm. The hole is slightly off centre and the wider side is also thicker; at the maximum point the side is 4.5mm wide by 4.8mm thick and at the minimum point it is 2.6mm wide by 3.3mm thick. It weighs 3.4 grams. Although Bronze Age-Roman cast copper alloy beads with similar …
Created on: Tuesday 29th January 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-7895B6
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Bronze Age cast copper alloy carp's tongue type sword, dating 1000-800BC. Only a fragment of the hilt end survives. The surviving section is trapezoid in plan. It has a prominant midrib which is oval in cross section. The fragment has worn breaks at both ends. The sword has a mid to dark green patina. The surface is damaged and corroded. The surviving fragment is 25.13mm long, 20.86mm wide increasing to 36.36mm wide, it is 10.08mm wide across the mid rib. The fragment weighs 24.86 grams.
Created on: Friday 11th January 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Firle CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-A967E7
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A blob of copper alloy created by the cooling of a drop of melted copper, possibly from metal working, probably the remains of an item melted in a fire. There appears to be the remains of some shaping to the top and a ring of golden material (possibly brass) on the bottom. The blob is flat on the bottom, domed on the top and circular; the surface is heavily pitted. It is 13.5mm long, 12.4mm wide, 2.8mm thick and weighs 2.4 grams.
Created on: Monday 26th November 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-807FF5
Object type: BARBED AND TANGED ARROWHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small, extremely fine Barbed and Tanged arrowhead. The arrowhead has been knapped out of flint and then intensively pressure flaked. The arrowhead has been bifacially worked into an arrowhead shape, with a sharp point (slightly broken), and straight, sharp edges. This type of arrowhead dates to the Bronze Age (circa 2150 -800). One of the barbs is slightly damaged.
Created on: Wednesday 12th September 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-4CC9E2
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Half of a cast copper alloy annular bead. The bead has a dark greyish-green patina. Much of the original surface has been lost. It is undecorated. The object possibly dates to the Bronze Age, circa 2150-800 BC. But a more modern date (maybe medieval can not be ruled out).
Created on: Friday 17th August 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chalvington with Ripe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-3CEEF2
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy annular bead. It measures 14.8mm in diameter x 6.5mm and weighs 2.6g. The bead has a dark greyish-green patina. Much of the original surface has been lost. It is decorated with an incised line close to the edge of the bead, arranged in a spiral, on both the upper and lower surfaces. The object possibly dates to the Bronze Age, circa 2150-800BC. But a more modern date (maybe medieval can not be ruled out).
Created on: Sunday 22nd July 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Chalvington with Ripe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-93DE63
Object type: RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy ring, with a thick D-shaped section. There are no markings on the exterior or the interior of the finger ring. No joint is visible. There is a indistinct circumferential rib running around the centre of the hoop. The copper alloy is a mid greyish-green colour, and it is heavily pitted. This ring is of uncertain date.
Created on: Friday 8th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Long Man', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-1E1F84
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
Fragment, Middle Bronze Age palstave. The blade and a small part of the septum are extant. The blade is heavily expanded and the edge is chipped. There is one prominent longitudinal rib with a groove on either side on both surfaces, although on one side it is poorly defined. Sections of the lower blade are also missing. The fragment is 92.2mm long, the cutting edge is 51.4mm wide, the septum measures 25.3mm x 22.3mm and the blade is 75.5mm.
Created on: Friday 27th April 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 8th April 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-1DFE85
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
An almost complete Middle Bronze Age unlooped palstave of Werrer type which dates to the Taunton phase, 1400-1250 BC. There is the possible trace of a motif on the upper blade; on one side there is a longitudinal rib with a groove on either side and on the other side a shield-shaped recess. The blade edges are mostly intact, but little sign of having been sharpened. The casting sprues are unfettled. The palstave is 157.9mm long, the blade is 93.6mm long, the septum is 62.9mm long, 21.8-25.3mm wide, the blade edge is 47.9mm wide, the butt is 31.4mm wide and 12.8mm thick. Werrer type pa…
Created on: Friday 27th April 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 8th April 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Firle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-1D4FF7
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
A complete Late Bronze Age socketed axe of unusual type. Triple mouth moulding and an hour-glass shaped mouldings on each side with three mouldings and a further double curved moulding beneath the moulding at the mouth. The mouth is concave. The upper part of the loop is at right angles to the mouth and is straight and perpendicular before curving in (resembling a teacup handle. The casting sprues below the handle have been roughly fettled and have been left intact at the handle and on the upper body. Slightly expanded blade, edge intact. Light hammer rippling and scratches at lower b…
Created on: Friday 27th April 2007
Last updated: Monday 11th April 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Firle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-1CEB65
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
Late Bronze Age socketed faceted axehead of Ewart Park South Eastern class D dating to 1000-800BC. Blade edge corrosion chipped. Hammer rippling on blade edge. Upper mouth moulding also corrosion chipped. Dark red/brown even patina. The cutting edge is 53.1mm long, the external socket is 39.9mm x 34.7mm, the depth of the socket is 67.4mm, the internal socket is 25.4mm x 23mm, the breadth of the loop is 8.2mm.
Created on: Friday 27th April 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 8th April 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ticehurst', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-E41350
Object type: ARROWHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small, well made Barbed and Tanged arrowhead. The arrowhead has been knapped out of flint and then intensively pressure flaked. The arrowhead has been bifacially worked into an arrowhead shape, with a sharp point, and straight, sharp edges. This type of arrowhead dates to the Bronze Age (circa 2150 -800). One of the barbs is slightly damaged.
Created on: Thursday 12th April 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-15E741
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
CORONER'S REPORT Description of object Bronze palstave. Norman type. It is very heavily corroded with a light green patina. There is a light brown layer covering parts of the blade and flanges. The blade, flanges and the butt are severely worn making identification of diagnostic features difficult. The blade is relatively unexpanded, the flanges are low and these merge into a damaged butt. There is an elongated triangular indentation below the stop-ridge on one side L: 119mm; W: max. 42mm; Th: max. 20mm; Weight: 247g Discussion The finds retrieved represent a …
Created on: Wednesday 21st March 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 12th October 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pett', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-15DD86
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
CORONER'S REPORT Description of object Bronze palstave. Norman type. It is very heavily corroded with a light green patina. There is a light brown layer covering parts of the blade and flanges. The blade, flanges and the butt are severely worn making identification of diagnostic features difficult. The blade is relatively unexpanded, the flanges are low and these merge into a broken butt. There is an elongated triangular indentation below the stop-ridge. L: 123mm; W: max. 56mm; Th: max. 26mm; Wt: 291g Discussion The finds retrieved represent a dispersed hoard …
Created on: Wednesday 21st March 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 12th October 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pett', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-15B261
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
CORONER'S REPORT Description of object Bronze palstave. It is very heavily corroded with a light green patina. There is a light brown layer covering parts of the blade and flanges. The blade, flanges and the butt are severely worn making identification of diagnostic features difficult. The blade appears fairly expanded and the flanges of medium height. It is possible to detect three small ribs at the base of the septum. L: 153mm; W: 62mm; Th: max. 23mm Weight: 428g Discussion The finds retrieved represent a dispersed hoard of Middle Bronze Age bronze palstaves…
Created on: Wednesday 21st March 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 12th October 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pett', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-A50F62
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small, well made Barbed and Tanged arrowhead, dating to the Bronze Age. The arrowhead has been knapped out of flint and then pressure flaked. The arrowhead has been bifacially worked into an arrowhead shape, with a sharp point, and straight, sharp edges. This type of arrowhead dates to the Bronze Age (circa 2150 -800). The tang is complete. One tang survives intact the other has broken off.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd January 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-A70651
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small, well made Barbed and Tanged arrowhead. The arrowhead has been knapped out of flint and then pressure flaked. The arrowhead has been bifacially worked into an arrowhead shape, with a sharp point, and straight, sharp edges. This type of arrowhead dates to the Bronze Age (circa 2150 -800).
Created on: Monday 9th October 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hastings', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-95B802
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An undatable cast copper alloy annular bead, possibly Bronze Age. It measures 17.5mm in diameter and weighs 4.8g. There is a hole through the centre of the bead, 8.3mm in diameter. The patina is smooth and has a dark greyish-green patina. Much of the original surface has been lost. The bead is undecorated.
Created on: Thursday 14th September 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beddingham', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SUSS-DF1125
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Five sherds of late Bronze Age to Iron Age, flint tempered pottery. One sherd is sand temepered. Weighing in total: 8g.
Created on: Friday 19th May 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-C77CF1
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A blue translucent glass discoid bead. There are traces of a spiral design in darker blue around the body of the bead. A copper alloy and/or iron spike projects through the central hole. There is a ring of white glass around one side of the hole. This object could possibly be Bronze Age, Iron Age or early medieval in date.
Created on: Saturday 18th March 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-5F5176
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy fragment from an unidentified object. The fragment is irregular in form, and very worn and corroded. It shows some signs of casting. It is not possible to date this object decisively due to its unidentified nature, however it is possibly Bronze Age in date.
Created on: Monday 13th March 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Berwick', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-72D841
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy fragment from an unidentified object. The fragment consists of a rectangular sectioned spike, 95.4mm long. The surface of the object is pitted and worn. It is not possible to date this object due to its unidentified nature.
Created on: Thursday 2nd March 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Alciston', grid reference and parish protected.