Record ID: OXON-D41C0A
Object type: RAPIER
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very small fragment from the blade tip of a Middle Bronze Age Rapier fragment probably a Group IV Type dating to the Middle Bronze Age c.1275-1100 cal BC. The fragment begins at a transverse break where it is 8.5mm wide and 2.7mm thick. From this point it narrows in slightly convex curve, almost straight line, to a dull point which is also slightly truncated by a small break. The blade has a sub-oval cross section created by a slightly raised oval midridge from which cironline sides extend. The fragment is a light to medium green colour, The fragment is 26.2mm long, 8.5m…
Created on: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Warborough CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-F156F3
Object type: RAPIER
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
 A rapier broken into four parts with two surviving rivets dating to the Middle Bronze Age c.1275-1100 cal BC. The object is damaged around the outside edge of its rivet holes but is otherwise intact. The hilt of the blade is trapezoidal in plan, its short side edges widening in  diagonal lines from its butt which is narrower than the interface to the blade. It is almost flat in cross section becoming thicker and a pointed oval closer to the blade. The hilt is pierced by two circular holes for rivets placed near its obtuse corners. Each is missing about one quarter of i…
Created on: Monday 11th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 31st October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gosford and Water Eaton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-761C25
Object type: RAPIER
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A slender blade fragment, probably of a Bronze Age weapon, most likely a rapier dating to the Middle to Late Bronze Age c. 1550-750 cal BC. Only a portion of the blade remains. The fragment is from the body of the blade. It is sub-rectangular in plan, and has a lenticular or hexagonal shaped cross section with wide flat faces and then bevelled blades edges which have been abraded and chipped. The fragment narrows slightly from one transverse break (c.19.30mm wide), to the other (c.20.15mm wide). Both breaks are worn preventing a judgment on whether the breaks …
Created on: Thursday 23rd February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 2nd March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Watlington CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-F98009
Object type: RAPIER
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment from the tip probably of a Bronze Age weapon, most likely a rapier dating to the Middle Bronze Age c. 1550-1150 cal BC.  The fragment is from the tip of the blade. It has a pointed oval shaped cross section with wide flat faces and then bevelled blades edges which have been abraded and chipped to become rounded. It widens slightly from its bluntly rounded point to  a diagonal break.the fragment has a dark brown sometimes green patina. The fragment is 36mm long, 18.6mm wide, 2.4mm thick and weighs 6.20 grams. While a more recent Roman or …
Created on: Friday 19th August 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 6th December 2022
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Record ID: BERK-394E39
Object type: RAPIER
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A broken blade fragment probably of a Bronze Age weapon, most likely a rapier dating to the Middle Bronze Age c. 1600-800 cal BC. Only a portion of the blade remains. The large fragment is from the body of the blade. It has a hexagonal shaped cross section with wide flat faces and then bevelled blades edges which have been abraded and chipped. A thick dark green patina covers the majority of the fragment although it is chipped away in places revealing a green patina below. The small fragment is the tip of the blade. It is also abraded, chipped and rounded at the end. While a…
Created on: Wednesday 9th February 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 9th March 2022
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Record ID: OXON-7DE9EB
Object type: RAPIER
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A blade fragment probably of a Bronze Age weapon, most likely a rapier dating to the Middle Bronze Age c. 1550-1150 cal BC. Only a portion of the blade remains. The fragment is from the body of the blade. It has a hexagonal shaped cross section with wide flat faces and then bevelled blades edges which have been abraded and chipped to become rounded. It narrows slightly from one transverse break (c.16.7mm wide, to the other (c.15.2mm wide). Both breaks are worn preventing identification wether the breaks are deliberate or not. A thick dark green patina covers the majority of the f…
Created on: Tuesday 26th October 2021
Last updated: Friday 5th November 2021
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Record ID: BERK-3E8051
Object type: RAPIER
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a copper-alloy cast blade, possibly from a rapier. The blade point is Bronze Age in date, though not enough of the artefact remains to more precisely date it to within this period. The item is an elongated triangular shape, with a narrowed end. There is a central midrib.
Created on: Tuesday 20th November 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 25th December 2018
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Record ID: BERK-AB3F9A
Object type: RAPIER
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The tip of a cast copper-alloy blade, probably a rapier of Middle to Late Bronze Age date (1600-800BC). The surviving fragment is lozenge in cross-section.
Created on: Tuesday 15th May 2018
Last updated: Saturday 7th November 2020
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Record ID: ASHM-370D2F
Object type: RAPIER
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The extreme tip of a Middle to Late Bronze Age copper-alloy rapier or sword with a lentoid cross section. c. 1500-800 BC.
Created on: Monday 8th January 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 21st March 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Childrey', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-5B33A7
Object type: RAPIER
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy rapier dating from the Middle to Late Bronze Age (c. 1400 - 1100 BC). The rapier is of the notched-butt type having a butt that is trapezoid in form with shoulders that curve inwards to the narrow blade. Two rivet holes through the butt show how the blade was secured into a wooden or bone handle; one of the notches still retains its copper alloy rivet which is cylindrical with an expanded domed head at either terminal. The blade is mostly straight and only tapers towards the point. A prominant midrib can be seen down the length of the blade, which has been bent in…
Created on: Friday 10th November 2017
Last updated: Friday 10th November 2017
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Record ID: SUR-921E66
Object type: RAPIER
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The extreme tip of a Middle to Late Bronze Age copper-alloy rapier or sword.
Created on: Saturday 27th May 2017
Last updated: Thursday 20th July 2017
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Record ID: BERK-AE6C24
Object type: RAPIER
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Middle Bronze Age copper alloy rapier. The fragment comprises the lower part of the blade and the tip. It has a prominent mid rib, straight truncation at break and slightly pitted edges. Middle Bronze Age date, c. 1550-1150 BC. Length 67.25mm; Extra measurements; width - top 11.79mm, 8.79 at the end. Thickness; 3.26 at end, 3.56 at the break.
Created on: Saturday 4th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 27th April 2017
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Record ID: BUC-52EB4C
Object type: RAPIER
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy late Bronze Age spear dating to c. 1000 - 801 BC. Only part of the blade located near to the terminal (tip-end) survives. The fragment is sub rectangular in shape, narrowing towards the tip of the spear, which is worn and broken. The fragment is lozenge shaped in cross section. Running down the centre of the fragment on both sides is a raised midrib. The blade edges have been worn and there are notches along both the edges. The blade has a dark green patina, and has patches of brown corrosion. The blade is 23.6mm in length, 14.1mm in width, and 4.9mm in max…
Created on: Monday 5th December 2016
Last updated: Thursday 1st June 2023
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Record ID: BERK-B0BBE1
Object type: RAPIER
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The tip of the blade of a cast copper alloy rapier of Middle to Late Bronze Age date, c. 1400-800 BC. The fragment consists of the end of the blade and is 71.3mm in length. The very tip of the blade is broken and missing and there is some bending to either end of the object, probably post-depostional. The rapier blade is nearly flat in cross section however there is a faint mid-rib that runs the length of the blade but is non-perceptatble in cross section. There is old damage to all edges.
Created on: Tuesday 15th November 2016
Last updated: Thursday 1st December 2016
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Record ID: SUR-5AE176
Object type: RAPIER
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Middle Bronze Age (c.1400-1250BC) copper-alloy rapier, now bent and distorted, almost certainly deliberately. This rapier has the characteristic thin narrow blade of a rapier that expands to form a plate with rounded end and with two rivet holes for attachment to the hilt. A short length of the rounded end is missing. The object now measures 404mm and is 23.3mm across its central length. The thickness is c.4.3 - 4.8mm.
Created on: Tuesday 30th August 2016
Last updated: Thursday 24th March 2022
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Record ID: WILT-88E367
Object type: RAPIER
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy mid to late Bronze Age rapier (or possibly a spear) dating to c 1500-800 BC. The object comprises only the tip and a short section of the blade. The fragment comprises the triangular end of the blade. In cross section, the blade is lozengiform in shape with each flat side of the blade rising to a ridge in the centre which runs to the point. The break at the end if old and the ridges are in good condition. The edges of the blade are blunt and jagged, possibly through corrosion or perhaps through striking to blunt the blade. The fragment weighs 28.97g and meas…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd May 2016
Last updated: Thursday 12th May 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ashbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-AF8CB9
Object type: RAPIER
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy rapier or dirk dating to the later Middle Bronze Age, c. 1300-1100 BC. The rapier consists of the butt, shoulders and part of the blade. The butt is rounded above the shoulders with the securing notches now broken and incomplete. The blade narrows only slightly from the shoulders and is lozenge-shaped in cross section. The edges of the blade is bevelled from a wide flat plan that narrows down the length of the blade. This rapier or dirk blade is similar to Trump's (1962) Group III rapiers, specifically no. 15, which is catagorised as the Lisburn clas…
Created on: Tuesday 17th November 2015
Last updated: Thursday 7th January 2016
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Record ID: BH-BA9557
Object type: RAPIER
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy rapier, dating from the Middle to Late Bronze Age. The flat-sectioned butt is sub-trapezoidal in plan, the thickness gradually declining towards a scallop-shaped upper end. Two C-shaped notches, located below this upper portion, mark the points at which the now-missing handle plates would have been attached. The widest point is at the shoulders, beneath which the concave sides angle inwards, smoothly extending into the parallel-sided blade. This blade is of lozenge-shaped cross section and has been broken in antiquity. The piece has a mid to dark brown su…
Created on: Monday 12th October 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 4th November 2015
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Record ID: GLO-036A39
Object type: RAPIER
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A late Middle to early Late Bronze Age (1400 - 1100 BC) copper alloy notched-butt type rapier has been deliberately broken in two prior to deposition. The butt is trapezoid in form with shoulders that curve inwards to the narrow blade. A single incomplete rivet hole/notch to the bottom of either side would secure the hilt in place, one of the notches still retains its rivet; the rivet is 15mm long with a 7mm diameter and has a slightly expanded domed head at either terminal. The centre of the butt has a low central rib on both sides that extends up to the base of the blade. The blad…
Created on: Wednesday 9th September 2015
Last updated: Thursday 11th August 2016
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Record ID: LON-47F5C3
Object type: RAPIER
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A middle Bronze Age copper alloy rapier dating 1500-1150 BC. This rapier has the characteristic thin narrow blade that expands to form a plate with rounded end and two rivet holes for attachment to the hilt. There is a slight notch just below the rivet hole on each side. The blade has a flattened, broad central mid rib. The blade is bent so that it now forms a gentle curve when viewed in profile. There are some notches along the cutting edges but these may be due to post depositional damage. Dimensions: length: 380mm; width: 46.59mm; thickness: 5.88mm; diameterof rivet holes: …
Created on: Wednesday 19th August 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 25th November 2015
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Record ID: HAMP-983EE4
Object type: RAPIER
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment of Middle Bronze Age (c.1600-1000 BC) rapier or spear, consisting of the very tip of the object only. It measures 23.71x8.22x3.09mm and weighs 1.44g. At the flat, old break the cross-section is diamond-shaped. The surface of the metal has a smooth brown patina with pitting marks. The object is slightly bent in profile and has a prominent mid-rib. Peter Reavill comments "I think I prefer this as a rapier as the central rib shouldn't go to the tip - unless there is an oval in the bottom of the section which would be the tip of the socket" (March 2014 pers.comm.).
Created on: Monday 31st March 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 28th May 2014
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Record ID: BERK-227481
Object type: RAPIER
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy blade of probable Middle Bronze Age date (1400 - 1140 BC). The object is the tip of a weapon such as a rapier, sword or dirk. The blade tip has a central mid-rib and a worn lozengiform cross section with broadly parallel edges, suggesting a long slender-tipped object like a rapier sword. Although there is some damage to the point and the blade itself is slightly bent the edges and overall appearance remain in relatively good condition. Long bladed weapons are thought to be for stabbing rather than slashing (Peter Reavill pers.comm.).
Created on: Tuesday 12th November 2013
Last updated: Friday 23rd June 2023
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Record ID: BERK-D045D1
Object type: RAPIER
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A tip of a copper alloy Middle Bronze Age (1500-1150 BC) rapier, dagger or dirk trapezoidal in plan with a lozengiform cross section. Highly worn and abraided.
Created on: Monday 6th June 2011
Last updated: Thursday 17th November 2011
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Record ID: BERK-E52E57
Object type: RAPIER
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A broken copper alloy Middle Bronze Age rapier tip, dating to c.1200BC. The rapier has a central rib.
Created on: Tuesday 7th December 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 8th December 2010
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Record ID: BUC-680280
Object type: RAPIER
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Bronze Age copper alloy rapier, found in two parts, butt end and blade end. The parts do not refit exactly, but the patina suggests same object. [Text by Ben Roberts] (1) Wide central rib. Light green patina with dark green flecks. Blade is slightly bent. Chipped edges, and surface is pocked and scratched in places. Length - 126mm; maximum width - 12mm; weight - 28g (2) Notched butt. Light green patina with dark green flecks. Butt has damaged edges and surface. Length - 42mm; maximum width - 27mm; weight - 18g Discussion It has been suggested that this rapier was deliberately broken. …
Created on: Friday 21st November 2008
Last updated: Wednesday 6th December 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Didcot area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-6C30D2
Object type: RAPIER
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A middle Bronze Age copper alloy rapier (1500-1150 BC). The long thin blade expands in width at the top to form a sub-semi-circular shape. At the top of this are two incomplete perforations. The rapier is bent at an obtuse angle midway down its length, the end of the blade is broken and missing. Very similar examples are reported in the middle Bronze Age hoards found at Taunton and Penard (Rohl & Needham 1998:129, 131). Dimensions: Length 198.5mm; width 44.01mm; width of blade: 14.92mm; thickness: 4.43mm; weight 89g Reference: Rohl, B. and Needham, S. 1998. The Circulation of…
Created on: Tuesday 12th September 2006
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2013
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