Record ID: OXON-108CF2
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment from a probable Late Bronze Age spearhead only the tip survives. It is triangular in plan being truncated by a transverse break. It is a lozenge shape in cross section and has a medium brown patina. It is 44.7mm long, 20.3mm wide, 11.2mm thick and weighs 8.30 grams. Too little of the spearhead survives to assign a type to this fragment. The light weight may imply this is also a modern rail fitting.
Created on: Thursday 18th April 2024
Last updated: Friday 19th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Souldern CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-AF72D9
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment from a Middle to Late Bronze Age spearhead. Only part of the blade and midrib survive. The fragment is broadly rectangular in plan having three regular linear breaks running at right angles to the surviving blade edge. This edge is rounded and shows no signs of damage. After c.11.3mm the plate splits to from what would have been a hollow probably circular/oval midrib. One of these plates has been slightly squashed against the other. There is possibly a small incised channel running along the edge of the midrib seen on both surfaces. The fragment is a medium green colour. …
Created on: Friday 8th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 8th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-8B4BED
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy penannular ring of uncertain date, probably of the Bronze Age (c. 1300-800 BC). The hoop is sub-pentagonal in cross-section with a flat inner surface and bevelled outer panels that meet at a circumferential ridge on the outer surface. The two terminals meet with little space between them. There is no trace of the gold coating that is usually found on Middle to Late Bronze Age penannular rings that are similar in style. Instead, the metal has a pale green-grey patina and is generally worn. The penannular ring measures 15mm in external width and 4.2mm in thickne…
Created on: Friday 23rd February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
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Record ID: OXON-8A5040
Object type: CHISEL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete cast copper alloy flat tanged chisel, or possibly a miniature flat axe most likely dating to the Bronze Age. In plan the chisel is narrowest at its butt end. From this point it is initially straight sided for just over half of its length before widening in a mostly linear line a presumbaly crescent blade edge which flares outwards from the side of the chisel slightly. Most of the blade of this edge is lost to an old diagonal break. The chisel is rectangular in cross section and a pointed oval in cross section. it is 2.3mm thick at its butt…
Created on: Friday 23rd February 2024
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kirtlington CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-8EE4F6
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy knife blade or spear head fragment of unknown date, possibly the Bronze Age, c.BC 1600-1100 through to the Medieval period (c. AD 1600). This metal fragment would have been part of a leaf shaped blade, however it has been broken off on three sides. It is sub-rectangular in body while having a rhomboidal cross-section mid-ridge. The only surviving original edge is of the bladed edge. The object measures 15.99mm in width and 13.33mm in length and is 5.72mm wide. It weighs 2.56 grams. It is dark green in colour and pitted.
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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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: SUR-BD21BF
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily abraded cast copper fragment, possibly from the socket of a late Bronze Age to early Iron Age (c. 800-600 BC) socketed axehead. The fragment in 30.2mm in length and possibly comprises a corner of one lateral side of an object with a hollow interior and a sub rectangular cross section.
Created on: Monday 8th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th January 2024
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Record ID: OXON-845F3F
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment from a cast copper alloy spearhead dating from the Middle or Late Bronze Age, about 1550 – 800 cal BC. Only the tip of the spear remains the rest being lost to a transverse break The fragment is triangular in plan, tapering from a break to the spear's point. It has a circular shaped midrib that is hollow and runs to the point of the spear from which the flat blade edges of the spear extend these narrow in width to meeting the point. The fragment has a dark reddish green patina that is chipped away in places.  The fragment is 35mm long, 17…
Created on: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 12th December 2023
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Record ID: OXON-03F0DB
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete thumbnail scraper dating to the Late Neolithic to Early Bronze Age. The scraper is struck off a secondary flake made of light speckeled grey flint with lighter grey pathces and a semi glossy patina. The cortex fragment remainig is a creamy white colour. The scraper is pentagonal in plan and trapezoidal in cross section with the left and right edges angling outwards from the short proximal edge to the wider distal edge which is convex. This distal edge has short parallel, semi abrupt retouch on its dorsal face. The dorsal face also demonstrates at least two earlier fla…
Created on: Wednesday 6th December 2023
Last updated: Friday 8th December 2023
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Record ID: OXON-E4E275
Object type: AWL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy awl probably of Later Bronze Age date (c.1500-800 cal BC). The awl is divided into two regions separated from a point at its middle where it is c. 4.05mm wide and 3.85mm thick. One half is circular in cross section narrowing from the object's mid point to a rounded point. The other half is rectangular in cross section narrowing and thinning to a dull rounded chisel edge that is 3.09mm wide and 0.79mm thick. This is rounded but may have originally have have a squared off terminal. The awl has a thick dark brown patina with paler patches - the…
Created on: Friday 10th November 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 6th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hinton Waldrist CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-A0B4AB
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One half from a complete pegged spearhead broken into two pieces dating to the Late Bronze Age c. 1150-800 cal BC. This records the tip of the spear. This fragment includes the majority of the length of the blade which is now sub-triangular in plan (having convex edges) with a diagonal ragged break separating it from the hafting socket. It is bent slightly downwards in profile possibly deliberately or through plough damage. At the break the spearhead is c.34.9mm wide between the blade edges and c.11.6mm thick at the midrib. It expands in wdith from the break slightly be…
Created on: Tuesday 7th November 2023
Last updated: Friday 10th November 2023
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Record ID: OXON-3A7AE2
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment from the butt of a Bronze Age (c. -1500 to c. -950) axehead possibly a palstave of flanged axeead. The copper alloy fragment is a sub rectangle with one terminal being broken, but not recently. The opposite edge tapers slightly in width and also tapers to a blunt point in thickness. The long edges on both faces have a slight lip on both faces representing the beginings of flanges. The upper and lower surface of the fragment has an incomplete matte mid green patina. The fragment measures 23.62mm in length, 24.94mm in width and 7.88mm thickness and weighs 18.94g. …
Created on: Saturday 21st October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 30th November 2023
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Record ID: SUR-69940B
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of the blade from a middle to later Bronze Age axehead of uncertain type. The fragment is triangular, 22mm long and has a curved cutting edge with a triangular side profile and a lenticular cross section.
Created on: Friday 29th September 2023
Last updated: Friday 29th September 2023
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Record ID: OXON-F1BD44
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A spearhead with basal loops in two pieces dating to the Middle Bronze Age c.1500-1250 cal BC. This records the tip of the spear. This fragment includes the majority of the length of the blade which is now sub-triangular in plan with a transverse ragged break separating it from the hafting socket and basal loops. From this break the spearhead is c25.7mm wide to the ragged blade edges and c16.3mm thick at the midrib. It narrows from this to a rounded point. Its blade edges are very ragged and broken. The fragment has a tall lozenge shaped midrib which is hollow for at le…
Created on: Monday 11th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gosford and Water Eaton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-F16CE3
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The tip of a Middle Bronze Age Rapier or Dirk fragment possibly a Group IV Type dating to the Middle Bronze Age c.1275-1100 cal BC. Only part of the point survives. The fragment begins at a worn transverse break where it is 12mm wide and 3.8mm thick. From this point it narrows in smooth convex curves to a dull rounded point. The blade edge is chipped frequently along its length. The blade has a sub-oval cross section with slightly crinoline surfaces. The fragment is a medium green colour, The fragment is 44.4mm long, 13.4mm wide, 3.6mm thick and weighs 6.34 grams. The fragment …
Created on: Monday 11th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hampton Gay and Poyle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-F166E7
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Late Bronze Age socketed axe of the Wilburton type c. 1140-800 cal BC. The axe-head has an overall length of 105.9mm. It comprises a collared socket below which the body widens gradually from 28.8mm to c.30.3mm down most of its length before flaring more in sharp concave curves to form a winged crescent blade that has a maximum width of 49.2mm. It has one integral attachment loop.  The mouth of the axe is sub-rectangular, with internal dimensions of 25.9mm (depth) by 25.4mm (width). No casting stubs are evident on the mouth but there are broken areas above each face, …
Created on: Monday 11th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gosford and Water Eaton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-F15D3C
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A spearhead with basal loops in two pieces dating to the Middle Bronze Age c.1500-1250 cal BC. This records the butt of the spear This fragment includes the oval socket of the spearhead, the basal loops and a small length of the blade area of the item. The socket is cylindrical being 24mm wide and 22.3mm thick at its base. It then narrows up its length evenly. After c.68mm two basal loops project from opposite sides of the socket. These are made of oval projecting rods which have been hammered into a flat lozenge leaving oval holes(8.7mm long and 2.9mm wide) between. Th…
Created on: Monday 11th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gosford and Water Eaton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-E863CC
Object type: CHISEL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Late Bronze Age copper alloy tanged chisel, probably dating to c. 1300-800 BC. The chisel is fragmentary as the tang and upper portion of the blade is missing. The blade is a elongated sub-trapezoid with a broken upper edge. The break is not recent. The sides of the blade are slightly concave which flare outwards at the blade tips and the blade edge is convex. The blade is a slender rectangle at the break, but it gradually tapers towards the blade edge. The surface of the chisel has an under developed mid green-brown patina. It measures 24.61mm long, 24.06mm wide, 3.7…
Created on: Wednesday 12th July 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 12th July 2023
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Record ID: OXON-8165A8
Object type: AWL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy awl probably of Later Bronze Age date (c.1500-800 cal BC). The awl is divided into two regions separated from a point at its middle where it is c.5.5mm wide and 5.5mm thick. One half is circular in cross section narrowing from the object's mid point to a rounded point. The other half is rectangular in cross section narrowing and thinning to a dull rounded chisel edge that is 3.6mm wide and 0.9mm thick. This is rounded but may have originally have have a squared off terminal.The awl has a thick dark green patina that is chipped in places revea…
Created on: Friday 7th July 2023
Last updated: Friday 7th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lyneham CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-05C16B
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment from a hollow bladed possible spearhead of Middle Bronze Age date. The fragment comes from the body of a bladed implement which has been truncated by two transverse breaks. it narrows from one break (c22.0mm wide, 6.9mm thick) to 16.4mm wide and 5.9mm thick. The fragment is hollow bodied and would have been a lozenge shape in cross section but has been slightly flattened on one wide surface. The blade edges extend slightly beyond the hollow body and are ragged and worn. The blade has a subtle midrib on each wide face below which are steps marked by grooves whose lines conve…
Created on: Monday 19th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 21st June 2023
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Record ID: OXON-EBC388
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a cast copper-alloy axe of Later Bronze Age date (c.1600-800 cal BC) most likely a palstave fragment.  The fragment is the blade end of the axehead with a worn and patinated transverse break cutting across its body.  There is no trace of a socket at this broken end. Beyond the break the axe widens in smooth concave curves to the blade edge which is a deep crescent shape. The blade is slightly more worn and bevelled on one surface than the other suggesting it may have been sharpened at one point. The cross section of the axe at the break is rectan…
Created on: Thursday 6th April 2023
Last updated: Thursday 13th April 2023
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Record ID: WAW-6D9FD9
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy object, probably part of an axehead of Bronze Age date (c. 2500-800 BC). The fragment is likely of the blade end of the axehead with a transverse break across the body. The surviving section of the blade is crescent shaped and the object is triangular in profile, narrowing evenly from 4.89mm thick at the break to 0.96mm thick just before the edge of the blade. The cross section is more akin to a pointed oval. The object has a light green patina. Due to very little of the axe surviving, it is difficult to accurately identify the type of Bronz…
Created on: Friday 31st March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 6th July 2023
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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-7B30B7
Object type: CHISEL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete cast copper alloy flat tanged chisel, or possibly a miniature flat axe most likely dating to the Bronze Age. In plan the chisel is narrowest at its butt end. From this point  it widens in plan in a mostly linear line to its crescent blade edge which flares outwards from the side of the chisel slightly. The chisel is rectangular in cross section and is 2.8mm thick at its butt. It slowly thickens reaching 4.1mm thick at its mid-point before narrowing to c.1.4mm at its blade edge. The butt and blade edge are both slightly chipped. The chisel has a medi…
Created on: Wednesday 18th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 5th April 2023
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Record ID: BH-69078A
Object type: DAGGER
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Middle to Late Bronze Age cast copper-alloy rivet tanged dagger or knife blade dating c. 1150-800 BC. The elongated triangular blade is double edged and tapers to a rounded point. It is bent at approximately the half-way point. A ridge extends along the centre forming a lozengiform profile. A long, narrowed tang projects from the base of the blade. The tang widens gradually from the base of the blade to rounded corners and a broken squared edge, through which is a single incomplete circular attachment hole (3.6mm diameter). The surfaces have an orangey-brown patina and ar…
Created on: Thursday 5th January 2023
Last updated: Thursday 26th January 2023
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Record ID: BH-59C55E
Object type: CHISEL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Middle to Late Bronze Age narrow-tanged chisel dating c. 1500-1150 BC. The head comprises a flat flared crescentic blade that is triangular in cross-section. The blade edges are very worn but are otherwise undamaged. Projecting from the head is a complete gently tapering tang that terminates at a point. Behind the head the tang is lentoid in cross-section for a short portion before it transitions to sub-rectangular for most of the shaft and circular-sectioned towards and at the point. All the surfaces of the blade and tang are relatively flat and smooth with no discernible d…
Created on: Wednesday 4th January 2023
Last updated: Monday 13th February 2023
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Record ID: OXON-7C88B5
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy casting jet or "gate" with one stump of a sprue, possibly Late Bronze Age in date. The jet is made of a domed body that is D-shaped in cross section with an oval base. The single sprue is oval in cross section extending 7.5 mm before ending in a rounded break. The jet is a dark, sometimes medium, green colour. The jet is 24.8mm in diameter on its body and 18.8mm thick.The fragment weighs 24.88 grams. Casting jets are waste products which form at the top of a two-piece clay mould when the molten metal has filled the object-shaped void below. As …
Created on: Tuesday 25th October 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 26th October 2022
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Record ID: OXON-F4CBA5
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint side scraper probably dating to the Neolithic or Early Bronze Age period c. 4000-1500 BC. The object is worked from a secondary flake that retains a thin crust of white pebble cortex on one edge. It is made of mottled light grey flint with white patches that has a semi-glossy patina. The flake is sub-oval in plan and uneven in cross section. The striking platform survives as does a medium sized bulb of percussion from which conchoidal ripples emanate.  Two negative removal scars from the same direction are present on the dorsal face. There is no sign of retouch.…
Created on: Wednesday 31st August 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
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Record ID: OXON-F4BA37
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint side scraper probably dating to the Neolithic or Early Bronze Age period c. 4000-1500 BC. The scraper is worked from a tertiary flake of speckled light brown, almost grey, flint with light grey splotches occasional orange discolouration and light brown section around its edges. It has a semi-glossy patna. The flake is sub-triangular in plan and trapezoidal in cross section. The striking platform survives as does a medium sized bulb of percussion with a a percussion (eraillure) scar from which conchoidal ripples emanate.  Two negative removal …
Created on: Wednesday 31st August 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
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Record ID: OXON-F4A4C5
Object type: ARROWHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A collection of four incomplete flint barbed and tanged arrowheads each dating to the Late Neolithic/Early Bronze Age c.2500-1500 cal BC. Each of the arrowheads are made from a tertiary flake of flint. Two are matte white colour with orange flecks. The second two are occasionally grey occasionally matte white. Each of the arrowheads has some damage either missing part of a barb, tang or arrow tip but would have shared the same broad form with one being slightly longer than the remaining three. In each case the breaks have the same patination as the r…
Created on: Wednesday 31st August 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BERK-E1A7CB
Object type: AWL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy awl of late Bronze Age date, with a rectangular cross section One end tapers gently to a point, the other abruptly to a flat, flared chisel-like terminal. The surface has a dark-green patina. There is no evident decoration.
Created on: Thursday 18th August 2022
Last updated: Monday 17th April 2023
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Record ID: BERK-9295B3
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Late Bronze Age arrowhead or spearhead dated to c.1400-800BC, possibly narrowed to c.AD1400-1150 The blade is leaf shaped with a gently curving blade edge, tapering towards shallow shoulders. The tip of the blade is broken. Down both sides there is a prominent midrib running the length of the blade creating a lozenged shaped section. The socket is circular and broken. The spear might have had side loops but are missing
Created on: Thursday 21st July 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 21st February 2023
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Record ID: BERK-55D456
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment from a cast copper alloy spearhead dating from the Middle Bronze Age 1550 – 1150 cal BC suggested by the high midrib. Only the tip of the spear remains. The fragment is triangular in plan, tapering to the spear's point. It has a lozenge shaped midrib that is solid and runs to the point of the spear from which the flat blade edges of the spear extend these narrow in width to meeting the point. Not enough of the spearhead has remained to be able to date this fragment to a more precise range.
Created on: Wednesday 6th July 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 14th June 2023
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Record ID: BERK-6052F2
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy penannular bracelet of probable Bronze Age date. The bracelet is ovate in cross section. In plan it is curved and tapers gradually. Both ends are heavily patinated suggesting ancient breaks.
Created on: Tuesday 31st May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 14th June 2022
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Record ID: SUR-CD1211
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded cast copper alloy casting jet or "gate" with a flattened skewed conical shape with a single sprue projection at the off-centre tip. The surfaces are textured with distinctive ripple marks and striations from cooling melt. This type of object is the result of casting into a mould and represents waste where molten bronze solidifies at the entrance of the mould around the gate and the casting channel(s). Casting waste is difficult to date, and can potentially be prehistoric to post medieval.
Created on: Thursday 12th May 2022
Last updated: Thursday 12th May 2022
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Record ID: OXON-5059FC
Object type: BARBED AND TANGED ARROWHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete flint barbed and tanged arrowhead dating to the Late Neolithic/Early Bronze Age c.2500-1500 cal BC. The arrowhead is made from a tertiary flake of flint that is a matte white colour with light brown grey patches. The arrowhead's barbs have been truncated by irregular breaks half way along their length. Both breaks have the same patination as the rest of the arrow indicating this occurred a long time ago, possibly before its deposition. Each surface is covered in scaled retotuch. The arrowhead is 27.3mm long, 15.3mm wide and 3.5mm thick. It w…
Created on: Friday 6th May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
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Record ID: OXON-5038A3
Object type: BARBED AND TANGED ARROWHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A collection of three incomplete flint barbed and tanged arrowheads each dating to the Late Neolithic/Early Bronze Age c.2500-1500 cal BC. Each of the arrowheada are made from a tertiary flake of flint. Two are matte white colour wtth orange flecks, the third is an off white almoost grey color near its edges. Each of the arrowheads has some damage either missing part of a barh, tang or arrow tip but would have sharedthe same broad form. In each case the breaks have the same patination as the rest of the arrowheads indicating they occurred a long time ago,…
Created on: Friday 6th May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: OXON-500F35
Object type: BARBED AND TANGED ARROWHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete flint barbed and tanged arrowhead dating to the Late Neolithic/Early Bronze Age c.2500-1500 cal BC. The arrowhead is made from a tertiary flake of flint that is a matte white colour wtth orange flecks. Almost the entire arrowhead survives barring the tips of each barb, which are chipped off half way along their length. Both breaks have the same patination as the rest of the arrow indicating this occurred a long time ago, possibly before its deposition. Each surface is covered in scaled retotuch. The arrowhead is 21mm long, 17.7m…
Created on: Friday 6th May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-5EA8F2
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy socketed axe head of the south-eastern type (plain A1) of Late Bronze Age date (1000-800 BC). The socketed axe is sub rectangular in shape, with a curved cutting edge. A slight horizontal collar is present on a couple of faces. There is a single loop on one side of the axehead. The loop measures 18.1 mm in length, and 6.6 mm thick. The blade is wide and crescentic with some damage to the cutting edge. The casting seam is visible down both sides externally but is not visible within. Three domed protrusions are visible inside the socket. The mouth of th…
Created on: Monday 7th March 2022
Last updated: Monday 7th March 2022
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Record ID: OXON-D6BA74
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Bronze Age spearhead: The spearhead is fragmentary with the tip remaining and probably dates from the Middle or Late Bronze Age, about 1550 – 800 cal BC. The fragment is triangular in plan, tapering to the spear's point which remains sharp. It has an oval midrib that is solid and runs to the point of the spear as it tapers in width and depth. From the midrib the blade extends, with each side forming an elongated triangle. The fragment has a shiny dark brown patina. The break at the lower edge is not too recent. The fragment measures 59mm long, 20.06mm wide, 9.89mm thick and wei…
Created on: Tuesday 11th January 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 11th January 2022
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Record ID: OXON-042599
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Middle Bronze unlooped palstave axehead dating to c. 1500-1150 cal BC. It is missing the majority of its blade to an abraded transverse break placed 14mm below the stopridge. The butt of the axe is c.20.2mm wide, c.3.9mm thick and has a diagonal edge that is straight but worn. The septum measures c.66.9mm in length and is mostly consistent in thickness along its length narrowing very slightly at the stop ridge due to two small casting flaws on each side. The flanges of this axe begin 11mm after the butt and widen in a slightly convex curve reaching their tallest po…
Created on: Monday 20th December 2021
Last updated: Monday 13th June 2022
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Record ID: BERK-35E144
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Bronze age penannular ring
Created on: Friday 10th December 2021
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lyford CP', grid reference and parish protected.

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: HAMP-AC2BA9
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy spiral finger ring of Bronze Age to middle Iron Age date with internal diameter of around 21mm. The hoop has a slightly lenticular cross section, 4.2mm thick, with a smoothly rounded interior and a corroded exterior surface. There is no apparent decoration.
Created on: Monday 4th October 2021
Last updated: Monday 4th October 2021
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Record ID: SUR-DBFD61
Object type: DIRK
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Middle Bronze Age (c 1400-1100 BC) dirk, 180mm in length. The edges of the blade taper from the butt end, are parallel along most of the blade length and then taper to a leaf-shaped point. The butt is trapezoidal with rivet holes to either side, both of which are broken, which would have secured the hilt. Both rivets are missing. The blade is lozengiform in cross section with a broad and very low central spine. The blade appears to have been intentionally bent at the mid point.
Created on: Sunday 12th September 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd March 2022
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Record ID: OXON-5E9DA2
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a cast copper-alloy axe of Later Bronze Age date (c.1600-800 cal BC). The fragment is the blade end of the axehead with a ragged transverse break cutting across its body.  There is no trace of a socket at this broken end. Beyond the break the axe widens in smooth concave curves to the blade edge which is crescent shaped. The blade is slightly more worn and bevelled on one surface than the other suggesting it may have been sharpened at one point. The cross section of the axe at the break is rectangular, bulging slightly at the waist, while in profi…
Created on: Monday 6th September 2021
Last updated: Friday 16th December 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wantage CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-1F3F76
Object type: CHISEL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy probable chisel proably dating to the Middle to Late Bronze Age c.1600-800 cal BC. The object is made of one piece that can be described into two sections, a cylinfircal shaft and an angled chisel blade. The shaft is c.c24.4mm long, c.7mm wide and circular in cross section. The blade section is c.37mm long, c.9.8mm wide and 9.2mm thick at the interface beteween the blade. It is rectangular in cross section at the interface. From this point it narrows in thickness evenly in a straight line to the blade edge. The sides of the blade are slighly concave first nar…
Created on: Thursday 10th June 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 26th October 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Berrick Salome CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-151D2D
Object type: ARROWHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint barbed and tanged arrowhead dating to the Late Neolithic/Early Bronze Age Period c.2500-1500 cal BC. The arrowhead is made from a secondary flake of flint that is a matte white colour. Thin pebble cortex is present on c. 50% of one face that is off white in colour. Almost the entire arrowhead survives barring the tips of the barbs. Both breaks have the same patination as the rest of the arrow indicating this occurred a long time ago, possibly before its deposition. Each surface is covered in scaled retotuch. The arrowhead is 28.4mm long, 21.…
Created on: Thursday 22nd April 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Enstone CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-0D82E1
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Addendum to previous cases to BERK-C8CB8E (2017 T635) and BERK-456EE1 (2015 T900). The rod like object is probably either an awl or possibly the shank of a pin as there are others within the largest / original finding. Likewise the small hoop is probably similar ring - as described - is the rectangular fragment blade or flat copper alloy. The other four objects are formless and could be casting waste.Objects from a BA hoard linked to BERK-C8CB8E (2017 T635) and BERK-456EE1 (2015 T900) Measurements (lef to right, top to bottom) 1. L. 16.6mm…
Created on: Thursday 4th March 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 10th January 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bix CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-0CF71B
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy leaf shaped spearhead, probably of Davis (2017) Group 7, dating from the Late Bronze Age to Early Iron Age (1150 BC-600 BC). The surviving portion is a length of the hollow leaf-shaped blade with tapering edges and a rounded tip. At the opposite end there is one surviving shoulder, which terminates in an uneven worn break, revealing the hollowed interior, which extends right through to the tip. The external edges of the blade are uneven in form and are all worn and rounded, as is the tip. On one side the body is significantly damaged with a l…
Created on: Thursday 4th March 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 10th March 2021
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Record ID: NMGW-2E8EC1
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Bronze Age bronze butt fragment from an axe of uncertain type but of Developed Axe or Palstave form The axe is represented by a butt fragment only, broken at one end (with a surviving length of 15.6mm and a weight of 8.4g). The butt end is comparatively straight with some damage and thins to a blunt edge (with a width of 19.0mm and a thickness of 1.5mm). The sides are straight and slightly divergent for their short lengths to the break (with a maximum width of 24.4mm and a thickness of 4.7mm). The sides are rounded and convex across their thicknesses with the suggestion of a fin…
Created on: Thursday 28th January 2021
Last updated: Thursday 28th January 2021
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Record ID: OXON-D77AEC
Object type: AWL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, cast, copper alloy awl of probable Late Bronze Age date (c.1150-800 cal BC). The object is slightly bent and flat in sub-section at one end and sub-rectangular in cross section at the point. The blunt end gradually thickens along the tang to a wider mid-section 3.4mm in diameter before tapering to a point. Found with a second, slightly larger complete copper alloy awl (OXON-D74956). The awl is 42.5mm in length, 3.4mm at the widest section and 2.0mm in diameter at the blunt end. It weighs: 1.7g. Awls were a range of rod-like tools that were usually round secti…
Created on: Tuesday 12th January 2021
Last updated: Friday 19th March 2021
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Record ID: OXON-D74956
Object type: AWL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, cast, copper alloy awl of probable Late Bronze Age date (c.1150-800 cal BC). The object is slightly bent and sub-rectangular in cross section. The blunt end gradually thickens along the tang to a wider mid-section 4.3mm in diameter before tapering to a point. Found with a second, smaller complete copper alloy awl (OXON-D77AEC). The awl is 58.2mm in length, 4.3mm at the widest section and 1.5mm in diameter at the blunt end. It weighs: 3.9 grams. Awls were a range of rod-like tools that were usually round sectioned and pointed at one end, and rectangular sectio…
Created on: Tuesday 12th January 2021
Last updated: Friday 19th March 2021
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Record ID: SUR-6DA507
Object type: AWL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy tool, possibly an awl, scriber or a stylus. The tool is 52.9mm in length, with a flat wedge-shaped terminal and square to sub rounded cross section with lenticular side profile. The body tapers along its length into a pointed terminal with circular cross section, which has been bent.
Created on: Thursday 7th January 2021
Last updated: Thursday 7th January 2021
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Record ID: BERK-8D73C4
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Tip of a middle BA palstave with traces of a primary / early group palstave group III Middle Bronze Age date (1500-1300 BC) - most probably associated with the Acton Park II and Taunton metalworking assemblages (Needham Period 5) - both assemblages fit within Burgess Metal Working Stage VIII and IX. Light green patina all over Length: 38mm, Width: 45.5mm, Thickness: 14.5mm, Weight: 80.8g
Created on: Tuesday 15th December 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 15th December 2020
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Record ID: NARC-0969D3
Object type: DAGGER
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Dagger or Dirk of Middle Bronze Age date (1500-1300 BC) Group II dirk. The object is composed of a triangular blade which tapers to a point and is lenticular in cross sections due to a broad mid-rib. The butt end is flat D-shaped butt-end with a crescentic notch to either side - the result of worn-through rivet holes. The butt-end also has a crescentic notch which appears intentional, also to accommodate a rivet Length: 66.77mm, Width: 20.76mm, Thickness: 3.34mm, Weight: 12.8g This example falls into Burgess and Gerloff's group II, 'dirks with dama…
Created on: Tuesday 15th September 2020
Last updated: Friday 11th June 2021
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Record ID: BUC-B9DB38
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy axe blade fragment of unknown type, dating to the Bronze Age (2350-800BC). The fragment is sub-triangular in plan and cross-section. There is a faint casting line on the side of the fragment and the remains of the cutting edge is gently curved with a slightly splayed outer edge. Overall, the fragment is dark green with patches of lighter green patina and surface pitting. Broadly comparable to GLO-822C7A. Dimensions: length: 17.52mm, width: 28.11mm, maximum thickness: 7.01mm, thickness at blade: 1.77mm, weight: 10.14g.
Created on: Friday 11th September 2020
Last updated: Thursday 24th March 2022
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Record ID: OXON-37B2F3
Object type: BARBED AND TANGED ARROWHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete flint barbed and tanged arrowhead dating to the Late Neolithic/Early Bronze Age c.2500-1500 cal BC. The arrowhead is made from a tertiary flake of flint that is a matte white colour. Almost the entire arrowhead survives barring the tip of one barb, which is chipped off half way along its length, and the tang which is also slightly truncated. Both breaks have the same patination as the rest of the arrow indicating this occurred a long time ago, possibly before its deposition. Each surface is covered in scaled retotuch. The arrowhead is …
Created on: Monday 24th August 2020
Last updated: Friday 10th March 2023
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Record ID: OXON-02FD97
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An small fragment from the socket of a Late Bronze Age socketed axehead, dating c. 1150 to 750 cal BC. Less than 25% of the socketed axehead is present, and consists of part of the mouth. The rest is missing, presumed lost in antiquity, The mouth has a rolled rim followed by a transverse collar made of two concave depressed region divided by a slightly expanded collar. The fragment is very work on all ages suggesting it was broken in antiquity. The inside of the socket has several linear scratches and the entire object has a light green patina. The fragment is 30mm long, 2…
Created on: Thursday 16th July 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd September 2020
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Record ID: OXON-9D6AC3
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily worn fragment of a Late Bronze Age copper alloy socketed axehead dating to c.1300-700 cal BC.C. The fragment is the blade end of a socketed axehead. In plan the fragment is almost D-shaped with a curved blade edge and sides which narrow slightly from this before ending at a very worn transverse break. The cross section at this  break is rectangular, bulging slightly at the waist. while in profile the axehead is more triangular, it narrowing evenly from the break to the blade edge. There is no trace of the socket at the broken end. The metal has a pale gr…
Created on: Monday 29th June 2020
Last updated: Friday 2nd December 2022
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Record ID: BH-4CDE5E
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy Middle Bronze Age late looped palstave axehead dating to the Wilburton Industry (Needham Period 6, 1150-950 BC). The body of the axhead is roughly sub-rectangular in shape before flattening and flaring outwards to form a wide rounded blade edge and blade tips with slight cutting bevel along the blade edge. A pronounced stop ridge divides the haft from the blade end. Below this the edges narrow slightly and both faces are decorated with three raised longitudinal ribs that extend approximately a third of the way along each of the blade faces. The haft compr…
Created on: Monday 1st June 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd March 2022
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Record ID: SUR-F56178
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of the blade from a late middle to late Bronze Age socketed spear, 36mm in length. The blade was originally probably leaf shaped and has a pronounced rib with lozengiform cross sectioned profile 9mm thick. Possibly of pegged or looped type. Circa 1400 BC - 800 BC.
Created on: Saturday 28th March 2020
Last updated: Saturday 28th March 2020
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Record ID: GLO-4DE9C8
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy palstave axe that has a wide curved blade. The sides of the axe are concave and taper from the blade to the middle of the axe each side is slightly expanded with a low ridge running down either edge no both the front and back sides. The stop ridge is positioned three-quarters of the way down from the blade, this is shallow with deep flanged sides behind that run almost the whole length of the rear third. On the side of the axe is a low oval loop that is adjacent to the stop ridge. Middle Bronze Age 1500 BC – 1150
Created on: Friday 20th March 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 12th October 2021
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Record ID: BH-61CDC5
Object type: RAZOR
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Late-Bronze Age to Early Iron Age, cast copper alloy razor dating to c.800BC-600BC. The razor has a trapezoidal shaped blade, which is sub-triangular in cross section. The lower portion of the blade is decorated with three grooves separated by two moulded ridges. A transverse moulded line, which is triangular in cross-section, runs across the top of the blade and links the two integral loops. The razor has a mid-brown patina and has significant pitting over both faces. The cutting edge is worn, with some small breakages in parts. Broadly similar examples can be found…
Created on: Monday 9th March 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 10th March 2020
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Record ID: OXON-7B8F6B
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A single flint scraper of possible Bronze Age date c. 2400-800 BC. The scraper is worked from a tertiary flake of medium brown grey flint whose surfaces has a white patch and occasional white inclusions. It has a glossy patina.The flake is an irregular pentagon in shape with a flat striking platform, one long straight side (on the left as seen from the dorsal side) and three more irregular angled edges. One of these angled edges has short, sub-parallel, semi-abrupt retouch along its length up to a break in the edge on the ventral surface. The dorsal surface also has five earlier…
Created on: Thursday 27th February 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 27th May 2020
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Record ID: OXON-D59BA5
Object type: ARROWHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible Late Neolithic to Early Bronze Age tanged arrowhead (c.3000-1500 cal BC). The piece is a tertiary piece of flint that is mostly a matte white colour a patch that is medium orange brown and very dark grey. The arrow's main body is sub-oval in shape with the point of maximum width being placed closer to the shaft tang of the arrow. The tang is narrow and rectangular. The arrowhead is sub-triangular in cross section with one surface being slightly convex. All sides of the arrow are covered in invasive scaled retouch. One area of the flake is a darker grey colour that…
Created on: Friday 7th February 2020
Last updated: Friday 21st February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Glympton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-D45D4D
Object type: BARBED AND TANGED ARROWHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete flint barbed and tanged arrowhead dating to the Late Neolithic/Early Bronze Age c.2500-1500 cal BC. The arrowhead is made from a tertiary flake of flint that is a matte white colour. Approximately two thirds of the arrowhead survives. This consists of its pointed tip, most of one of its barbs the tip of which has been snapped off, and most of its tang which appears to be narrow. the remaining barb and part and part of the body of the arrowhead are lost to a break which has the same patination as the rest of the arrow indicating this occurred a long time ago, possibl…
Created on: Friday 7th February 2020
Last updated: Monday 24th August 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stonesfield CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-A1ED4D
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Bronze Age fragment of a copper alloy sword which is lozenge shaped in cross section. The central or midrib part of the sword is circular with the blade extending out on each side; also on each side there are two deeply spaced lines, which would have extended the full length of the sword. The fragment is a medium green colour and its edges are both chipped and worn. The blade is 33.8mm long, 36.2mm wide, 8.2mm thick and weighs 30.21 grams. Owing to the size of the fragment it in unclear what type of blade this object was attributed to and how long the original item wo…
Created on: Wednesday 18th December 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 29th April 2020
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Record ID: OXON-90982C
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Bronze Age axe fragment that possibly dates to c.1150-800 cal BC. The fragment represent the blade of an axehead. The blade edge is convex with a crescent blade and a pointed oval (vesica) in cross section. It narrows from this blade before terminating in a horizontal regular break that is now very abraded. The axehead has a thick layer of light brown green patination chipped away in places to reveal a medium green colour beneath. The axehead is 31.5mm wide, 9.6mm long, 4.78mm thick and weighs 4.5 grams. The fragment represents part of the blade end possibly of …
Created on: Tuesday 17th December 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 15th April 2020
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Record ID: OXON-FC5735
Object type: AWL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman Bronze Age copper alloy awl in quite good condition.
Created on: Tuesday 10th December 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 27th June 2023
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Record ID: BERK-AF0855
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy arrowhead or spearhead of unknown date, possibly middle Bronze Age date, c. 1500 - 1000 BC or possibly later into the Roman period. Only the tip of the spear remains which is triangular in plan and lozenge in section with mid-ribs. No socket is present. An insufficient portion of the spear remains to prove diagnostic, therefore a specific type cannot be attributed. The arrowhead is 39mm in length, 16.4mm maximum width, 7mm maximum thickness, and weighs 8.93g. The object was first classified as an arrowhead however the prominent lozenge midrib is di…
Created on: Tuesday 12th November 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd March 2022
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Record ID: PUBLIC-E1E3A8
Object type: AWL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy awl, or leather working tool probably from bronze age to Roman. The centre has two parallel incised lines running around the circumference. To one side it is circular in section and tapers to a point and to the other it is square in section and flattens to chisel shape. Much of the surface has a bronze patina, but there is some delamination leaving a blue green patina. Length: 54.96mm, Thickness at mid point 4.01mm, Weight: 4.17gms
Created on: Friday 27th September 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 15th January 2020
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Record ID: PUBLIC-DFFCA5
Object type: AWL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete though worn copper-alloy awl of probable late Bronze Age date, c. 1500 - 800 BC. The object is sub-rectangular in section at the middle and widest point tapering on both planes to worn rounded points at either end. The object is undecorated but the outer four edges all have a slightly raised ridge. The metal has a mid-brown patina with small patches of bronze disease. Length: 37.54mm, Width: 5.60mm, Thickness: 2.48mm, Weight: 2.28gms
Created on: Friday 27th September 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 15th January 2020
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Record ID: PUBLIC-C8D9FF
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of the blade of a cast copper alloy axehead of Bronze Age date. The fragment is triangular in plan and profile with a curved cutting edge and a straight inner edge. Given the curve of the blade and the even thickening towards the centre in cross section, the fragment is likely to be from a Late Bronze Age (c.1150 - 800 BC) socketed axehead, although an earlier date and form cannot be ruled out entirely. Length: 25.7mm, Width: 10.2mm, Thickness: 4.6mm, Weight: 4.19gms
Created on: Thursday 26th September 2019
Last updated: Friday 4th October 2019
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Record ID: BUC-F6C825
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy socketed side-looped spearhead of Bronze age date, consisting of only the shaft of the spearhead. The side loops are semi circular in shape, the outer edges are worn and broken. The midrib section is lozenge shaped. The shaft is broken and worn at both ends, it narrows towards the blade end, the tip is missing. The socket is circular in shape. Similar spearheads on the database have been dated to the Middle to Late Bronze Age, 1550-1250 BC. It measures 67.4mm in length,13.9mm at maximum width, 1.2mm in thickness, and weighs 15.00g. Similar records on the dat…
Created on: Monday 16th September 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 21st June 2023
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Record ID: OXON-AC3FB9
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Late Bronze Age (1000-800BC) socketed spearhead with bevelled edges and some filing on the socket. Although the size of this object suggests a votive use, this is not the case. Other examples of small spearheads are known including GLO-F69302, LANCUM-B72611, LANCUM-0433B7 and especially SWYOR-3D024E on this database.
Created on: Monday 19th August 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 21st June 2023
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Record ID: SUR-18602B
Object type: BARBED AND TANGED ARROWHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint barbed and tanged arrowhead of Sutton Type, 30.5mm in length and dating to the early to middle Bronze Age (2400 - 1000 BC). The arrowhead is bifacial worked from pale brown flint, with covering scaled low-angle retouch. The patina is pale grey suggesting prolonged deposition in a calcareous environment. One barb has broken away and there is recent damage to both long edges.
Created on: Wednesday 31st July 2019
Last updated: Thursday 8th June 2023
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Record ID: OXON-84A7BD
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy spiral finger-ring. It is circular and formed by two coils of an oval cross-sectioned metal wire; both ends taper and flatten slightly. The patina is corroded in patches of dark and pale green. The outside surface is very abraded and heavily pitted, while the inside of the ring is smoother. It is difficult or impossible to tell Bronze Age from Iron Age from Roman spiral finger-rings. It is possible that earlier examples of prehistoric finger-rings may have more turns around the finger and be thicker than later examples. It is therefore a possibility that …
Created on: Wednesday 24th July 2019
Last updated: Friday 22nd May 2020
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Record ID: OXON-DA1073
Object type: ARROWHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete flint tanged and barbed arrowhead dating to the Early Bronze Age, c. 2200-1800 BC. The arrowhead is made from a tertiary flake of a orange brown flint and displays retouch over both dorsal and ventral sides and over the tang and barbs, which are complete. Overall the arrowhead is in very good condition.
Created on: Tuesday 16th July 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 16th July 2019
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Record ID: OXON-79D2BA
Object type: ARROWHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete barbed and tanged arrow head of early Bronze Age date c.2200-1800 BC. The arrow head is of a light grey opaic flint of unpatinated dark grey flint with paler inclusions. It is ogival in plan and the face is covered by hammer struck retouch marks. The left-hand tang (when viewed from the dorsal face, point up) has been broken and reworked resulting in a minor discrepancy between barb lengths, or it is just difficulty with working a rather thick part of the initial flake blank. The point also appears to have been broken with no reworking. Length: 16.41mm, Width: 16.8mm, Thickn…
Created on: Wednesday 5th June 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
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Record ID: OXON-67519D
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete and hardly worn cast copper alloy late Middle Bronze Age/early Late Bronze Age palstave axehead of unlooped type. There is not much difference in width between septum and blade; the particular narrowness of the blade suggests an ancillary use as a chisel. The low flanges are slightly abraded with a small dent in one side. Just beyond the stop ridge on either side is plano-convex indentation. The blade end of the palstave widens from the stop ridge towards the cutting edge while reducing in thickness. The cutting edge is crescentic with slightly expanded and curved tips; the…
Created on: Tuesday 4th June 2019
Last updated: Thursday 19th November 2020
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Record ID: WAW-FCE34D
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Middle to Late Bronze Age copper-alloy early palstave (1500-1300 BC): The blade of the palstave is sub-trapezoidal in plan with straight sides and very flared blade tips. The blade edge is abraded, slightly blunt where complete and has notches. Both faces of the blade are decorated with a single rib. The sides of the blade are triangular with a casting seam which has been smoothed, but still forms a slight ridge. There is no loop on the palstave. The sides of the septum have a more prominent cast seam ridge, and the sides taper towards the butt of the palstave. There is a deep stop…
Created on: Thursday 30th May 2019
Last updated: Monday 18th November 2019
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Record ID: OXON-CED47C
Object type: ARROWHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near-complete early Bronze Age barbed and tanged flint arrowhead, dating to the period c. 2200 - 1500 BC. The arrowhead has been made from a tertiary flake of light grey-blue flint now patinated to a cream colour with orange/brown iron staining. The tang and both barbs survive and retouch is evident of both the distal and dorsal surfaces. There is an area of damage to one side of the arrowhead, possibly caused through contact with another stone/ rock in the watery environment in which it was found.
Created on: Tuesday 28th May 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 28th May 2019
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Record ID: CAM-C60F3C
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of copper-alloy middle Bronze Age bladed artefact, probably a dirk or rapier, or possibly a spearhead.. This fragment weighs 10.72g, has an incomplete length of 24.6mm and width of 17.4mm. This fragment has a pointed sub-oval shaped cross-section that is slightly faceted, with a central longitudinal ridge flanked to either side by another longitudinal ridge, on both sides of the blade. The fragment has a maximum thickness of 6.2mm. The fragment is slightly curved suggestive of having been deliberately broken. Thanks to P. Reavill & D. Boughton for their comments o…
Created on: Friday 3rd May 2019
Last updated: Monday 23rd May 2022
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Record ID: OXON-D3E2F1
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy socketed and side looped spearhead dating to the Middle Bronze Age date (c. 1550-1250 BC). The spearhead has a short but slender kite-shaped blade with rounded shoulders. The edges are bevelled but are now damaged and blunt. The socket is circular and tapers from the open mouth into the shaft between the blade's wings. There are two lozenge-shaped drilled 'loops' located between the socket mouth and the blade. Both of the spear wings have corrosion adhering to them, one side more so than the other. This is strongly indicative of deposition in a …
Created on: Monday 4th March 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 21st June 2023
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Record ID: OXON-D3BDC9
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Middle to Late Bronze Age copper-alloy socketed leaf-shaped spearhead (c. 1600 BC-c. 800 BC). The fragment has a rounded socket through the wings, which are incomplete, worn and damaged. Patches of bronze disease is evident.
Created on: Monday 4th March 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 15th April 2020
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Record ID: OXON-543566
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One flake of flint debitage of Neolithic date to Bronze Age date (c. 4000 - 800 cal BC). The piece is a secondary piece of flint that is mostly a matte white colour with occasional dark grey banded inclusions. It has a heavy white patina, suggested a chalk downlands source. Only a small portion of thin mottled orange cortex survives on the side of the flake's dorsal surface. The waste flake has been struck from a mottled grey flint . The flake is sub-rectangular in plan with irregular edges. The piece has at least three earlier flake removals on its dorsal surface while…
Created on: Tuesday 26th February 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
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Record ID: OXON-53BE5C
Object type: ARROWHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete struck flint tanged and barbed arowhead dating to the Beaker / Early to Middle Bronze Age period, c. 2350 - 1800 BC. The arrowhead has been made from a tertiary flake of a heavily patinated white / mottled light grey flint. There is invasive retouch over all surfaces including the tang and remaining barb. The arrowhead has suffered severe damage or sharp break diagonally from the tip down and through one barb, the resulting break being clean and heavily patinated. There are some iron staining spots on the surface of the arrowhead.
Created on: Tuesday 26th February 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
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Record ID: OXON-2FAB47
Object type: RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy heavy duty ring probably dating from the late Bronze Age to Late Iron Age (c. 1150 BC - AD 43). The ring is circular in plan sub-circular in section. The inside of the ring has what appears to be file marks or possibly scratches resulting from use, however these markings do not cover the entire inner surface. A couple of sections are smooth like the outside, which may suggest the presence of a strap. One area of the ring is slightly thinner than the rest; again a possible indication of use. The ring is undecorated but it has a beautiful green-brown patina …
Created on: Thursday 31st January 2019
Last updated: Thursday 31st January 2019
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Record ID: PUBLIC-E8826D
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy spearhead, dating to the middle or late Bronze Age (1200-800BC). Only the tip of the spearhead remains, which is triangular in shape, and lozenge in cross section. The break is worn. An insufficient amount of the spear remains to prove diagnostic, therefore a specific type cannot be attributed. The tip has a mid green/brown patina. Weight: 3.92gms Length: 32.2mm Width: 9.7mm Thickness: 4.1mm
Created on: Thursday 3rd January 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd March 2022
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Record ID: SUR-CDFEEC
Object type: DIRK
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Middle Bronze Age (1400-1100 BC) dirk or rapier, 142.6mm in length. The edges of the blade are straight and gradually taper to a rounded point. The butt is trapezoid with a flat rear and concave shoulders. Rivet holes to either side,of the butt, one of which is partially broken, would have secured the hilt. Both rivets are missing and one of the holes is filled with iron concretion. The blade is lozengiform in cross section and has a very low rounded spine. The rounded tip and uneven edge suggest re-sharpening and a prolonged lifetime of use. The surface of the object shows some dam…
Created on: Wednesday 2nd January 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd March 2022
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Record ID: BERK-669BCE
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete copper alloy fragment of the tip of a Bronze Age axe dating to c. 1,500 - 800 BC . No further details recorded.
Created on: Tuesday 4th December 2018
Last updated: Friday 16th December 2022
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Record ID: OXON-5764A5
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A collection of three blade-like flakes of later prehistoric date, probably Neolithic to Bronze Age in date (c. 3500-1500 BC). No retouch. All the pieces are a similar off-white colour and all are of a similar shape and size. Combined weight 5.8 grams. Two longest are 30.3 mm long. All have bulbs and previous flake scars.
Created on: Monday 3rd December 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
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Record ID: OXON-575B63
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A collection of five amorphous flint debitage pieces, of varying sizes and colours. Probably later prehistoric c. Neolithic to Bronze Age. None are diagnostic and they are not retouched. Collected weight 19.8 grams. Largest (black) flint is 41.5mm long. Also has modern machine damage
Created on: Monday 3rd December 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
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Record ID: FAJN-D2E8E6
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a probable Middle to Late Bronze Age axe. The axe is broken roughly at either end, revealing a lozenge-shaped profile, narrower at the wider end of the axe, possibly where it thins towards the cutting edge. There is a pronounced casting line on one of the side, the surface otherwise worn but undamaged. Dimensions: Width: 26.3mm (min), 30.7mm (max) Length: 22mm (min), 26mm (max) Thickness: 11mm (min), 13.5mm (max)
Created on: Tuesday 27th November 2018
Last updated: Friday 2nd December 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Childrey', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-838037
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete and hardly worn cast copper alloy socketed and side looped spearhead dating to the Taunton phase of the Middle Bronze Age date (c. 1400-1250 BC). The spearhead has a short but slender kite-shaped blade with rounded shoulders. The edges are bevelled and the blade is still very sharp. Fine filing or polishing striations can be seen all over both sides of the blade. The socket is circular and tapers from the open mouth in to the shaft between the blade's wings. There are two lozenge-shaped, undrilled 'loops' located equidistantly between the socket mouth and the bla…
Created on: Friday 23rd November 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 21st June 2023
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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: OXON-5DF77C
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
TREASURE CASE 2018 T755. Description: Four cast copper alloy palstave axe heads, found within c. 1m of each other and dating to the Middle Bronze Age (c. 1500-1300 BC). As description of each axe head follows: Axe head 1: Damage to butt, large stop ridge, three ribs down blade. Casting seams filed. Tip of blade bevelled both sides, small amount of damage (use?) to blade edge. Dimensions: 143.2mm long, 65.7mm wide (blade), 21.2mm wide (across thickest bit), 27.6mm high, 19.7mm thick at butt. 366.9 grams. Axe head 2: As above, but butt is complete. Damage to blade, not obviously bevell…
Created on: Tuesday 16th October 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 11th October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bletchingdon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-110C09
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two fragments of a cast copper-alloy Late Bronze Age (c. 1000-800 BC) socketed axe of South Eastern Class A. The larger fragment comprising roughly a quarter of the upper shaft is broadly trapezoidal in plan and wedge-shaped in profile. The axe has a double mouth moulding which is very worn. The surviving body of the axe is broadly rectangular with gently tapering sides. On one face there is a semi-circular shaped loop with an oval perforation infilled with deposition residue. The fragment is broken along the upper casting seam but unevenly along the other sections of the body. The fr…
Created on: Tuesday 18th September 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd October 2018
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Record ID: BERK-1D8A6E
Object type: SCABBARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Treasure case 2018 T796. Description: Two fragments of a cast copper alloy chape or scabbard end, dating to late bronze age or, early Iron age c. 1150 - 800 BC. The two remnants are of a short bronze sheath/chape with an approximate total remaining length of 14cm, complete examples are usually 20 to 30 cm long. It is probable that they belonged to swords and not, as their size may suggest, to daggers. This example has a simple mid-ridge with no further decoration nor edge ribbing. The edges are of simple semi-rounded form, and the pieces have a lozenge shaped cross-section. The shorte…
Created on: Monday 13th August 2018
Last updated: Friday 5th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pusey CP', grid reference and parish protected.