Record ID: WMID-17187C
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete flint scraper dating from Late Neolithic to Bronze Age. In plan the scraper is largely rectangular save for one rounded edge which is found on the left when facing the ventral side. The opposite edge is predominantly straight. In section, the tool curves slightly towards the dorsal face, and narrows in thickness towards the distal end. The thickest point is at the bulb of percussion. The scraper is a white/light grey patina and warm in tone, with no cortex visible. On the dorsal side there are areas of flake removal but there is limited evidence of retouching. At the pr…
Created on: Tuesday 19th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-4A092D
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper alloy (bronze) flat axe of Early Bronze Age dating (c. 2350 BC to c. 2050 BC). The flat axe is broadly sub rectangular in shape with a splayed crescent shaped blade. In profile it is broadly lentoid, with slight tapering edges. The butt is relatively thin having a narrow rounded profile; the width at the butt is 16.5 mm (thickness: 4.2 mm). The sides of the axe gently expand in width from the butt to the blade; in shape they are relatively curved. The axe is thickest at the mid point (10.4 mm), with traces of a proto stop ridge p…
Created on: Monday 27th November 2023
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2024
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Record ID: DENO-766E54
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early to middle Bronze Age copper alloy axehead, dating to c. 1900 - 1500 BC. The blade has a crescent cutting edge with pointed terminals, the cutting edge is 48.77 mm wide. The axehead increases in thickness along the length towards the centre then tapers towards the cutting edge, creating a lozenge shaped profile and resulting in a shallow ridge across the centre. The butt is curved. The object has a dark grey patina with some chipping along the cutting edge and the butt. Surfaces are undecorated. Length 95.04 mm, width 30.74 mm, thickness 9.48 mm and we…
Created on: Friday 17th November 2023
Last updated: Friday 24th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-A55425
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy unlooped palstave of Middle Bronze Age date (c. 1500-1300BC). Early palstave of Group I - shield pattern type. The blade of the palstave is triangular shaped in plan with expanding sides. The cutting edge measures 45mm in width and is 4.5mm thick. The cutting edge is blunt. The septum (the area between the flange facets and the stop ridge) gradually tapers towards the butt and is a broad U shape, measuring 62.3mm in length. The septum is 15.1mm deep at the stop ridge and the sides have a depth of 6.6mm. The flanges start …
Created on: Tuesday 7th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 14th November 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-F84517
Object type: MINIATURE OBJECT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy miniature axehead in the form of an early Bronze Age flat axehead or chisel, dating from the early Bronze Age to Roman period (c. 2200 BC-AD 410). The object is sub-triangular in shape with one end presenting a slightly crescentic cutting edge and the butt end rounded. It has a lentoid section with a widened middle that thins towards each end. The object has a dark brown patina with a pitted surface. Dimensions: Length 45.6mm; width (cutting edge)14.1mm; width (butt)11.8mm; thickness (centre) 5.9mm; weight 14.42g The form of the object is consistent with earl…
Created on: Friday 18th August 2023
Last updated: Friday 1st September 2023
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Record ID: WMID-67DBA1
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy socketed spear of Middle to Late Bronze Age dating (c. 1500 to 800 BC). The fragment is sub rectangular in shape, with a slight lentoid cross section. A central rib runs vertically on both faces. Not much survives of the wings, or of the tip. Old, post-depositional breaks are present along each edge.  The fragment measures 17.9 mm in length, 12.1 mm wide and 2.8 mm thick. It weighs 1.8 g. The fragment is a dark green colour with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement while within the plough soil, has resulted in the loss of the original …
Created on: Tuesday 18th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-66DE32
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy (bronze) socketed axehead fragment, of Late Bronze Age dating (c. 950 BC to c. 750 BC) Less than 25% of the axehead is present, consisting only of part of the body, blade and the remnants of the socket. It is missing the top part of the axehead and the loop. It is sub rectangular in plan, with an straight but abraded cutting edge. The socket is sub rectangular in section. The depth of the socket from the edge of the break to the base of socket is 21.8 mm. The two long sides of the axe expand slightly along the length of the socket and te…
Created on: Tuesday 18th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-6690EE
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy (bronze) flat axe of Early Bronze Age dating (c. 2350 BC to c. 2050 BC). Less than 25% of the flat axehead is present, consisting of the butt of the axe head. The flat axe fragment is broadly sub rectangular in shape with a rounded butt. In profile it is broadly lentoid, with slight tapering edges. The butt is relatively thin having a narrow rounded profile; the width at the butt is 26.8 mm (thickness: 2.7 mm). The sides of the axe gently expand in width from the butt to the midpoint; in shape they are relatively straight. …
Created on: Tuesday 18th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-64E514
Object type: MOULD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete stone possible mould, for an uncertain object, possibly a spear tip, possibly of Middle Bronze Age dating (2300 BC to 1500 BC). Around 25% of the possible stone mould is present, consisting of a triangular recess, with raised edges. The reverse is rounded with no signs of working. Breaks are present along the raised edges and at the base of the triangular recess. It measures 60.7 mm in length, 31.2 mm wide and 13.0 mm thick. It weighs 31.7 g. The stone is a fine grained probable sandstone. Light brown in colour, with a smooth surface.
Created on: Tuesday 18th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: WMID-BDF1E1
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete palstave of Middle Bronze Age dating, probably of the Acton Park/Arreton phase, c 1500 - c. 1250 cal BC. Around 90% of the palstave is present, with the blade and butt incomplete. The septum gradually tapers towards the butt. The flanges start off parallel to the stop ridge and taper in a straight diagonal line to the butt. The blade has concave sides as it expands towards a crescentic blade edge. The blade is longer than the butt. No decoration is visible on the blade of the palstave. No casting flaws seem to be present. The blade edge is incomplete, with the cutting …
Created on: Monday 10th July 2023
Last updated: Friday 14th July 2023
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Record ID: WMID-BC85F3
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast bronze (copper alloy) faceted socketed axe of late Bronze Age date (950 – 750 BC). The axe is relatively short and stubby and is known as ‘baggy axe’. The axe is sub-rectangular in plan with concave sides and a flared convex cutting edge. The mouth of the socket is broadly oval. The mouth of the socket has a moulded collar, although some of the original surface is missing. Visible on both sides below the collar is a moulded rib. At the base of the collar, on one edge is a complete loop.  The two long sides of the axe are concave at the cen…
Created on: Monday 10th July 2023
Last updated: Friday 1st September 2023
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Record ID: WMID-5439F4
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete fragment from a socketed axehead, of Late Bronze Age dating (c. 950 BC to c. 750 BC). Less than 25% of the socketed axehead is present, and consists of part of the mouth and body. The rest is missing, presumed lost in antiquity, The mouth may have originally been square in shape, as the fragment exhibits an almost right angle bend. The mouth has a rolled rim. The start of two ribs are present on the body. It measures 20.2 mm in length, 24.5 mm wide and 6.1 mm thick (at the mouth), 3.4 mm thick (body). It weighs 7.5…
Created on: Friday 23rd June 2023
Last updated: Friday 23rd June 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-2D0274
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, looped, copper alloy palstave dating to the Middle Bonze Age c.1500-1300 BC. The object consists of a sub-rectangular butt that is sub-triangular in profile. The septum is U-shaped and measures 46.7mm in length and thickens towards the stop ridge. As a whole, the butt measures 68.6mm in length and 24.3mm width. The butt end is slightly incomplete. An incomplete single side loop is positioned at the point of the stop ridge. The blade is sub-triangular in shape with a broad cutting edge. Beneath the stop-ridge, on each face of the palstave, is a narrow concave depre…
Created on: Wednesday 21st June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 29th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-0226FA
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete low flanged copper alloy looped palstave of Middle Bronze Age date (c. 1400-1150 BC). Group 3 type.  The blade is broadly triangular in shape with a wide and curved cutting edge. The cutting edge measures 69.5mm in width and is 5mm thick. The cutting edge is blunt. The septum (the area between the flange facets and the stop ridge) gradually tapers towards the butt and is a broad U shape and measures 65.5mm in length. The septum is 10.3mm deep at the stop ridge and the sides have a depth of 8.2mm.  The flanges start off pa…
Created on: Monday 19th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 20th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-6F858B
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete copper alloy looped palstave of Middle Bronze Age date (c. 1400-1150 BC). Group 3 type.  The blade is broadly triangular in shape with a wide cutting edge. The cutting edge measures 58.2mm in width and is 7.8mm thick. The cutting edge is blunt. The septum (the area between the flange facets and the stop ridge) gradually tapers towards the butt and is a broad U shape and measures 64.7mm in length. The septum is 8.7mm deep at the stop ridge and the sides have a depth of 6.5mm.  The flanges start off parallel to the stop ridge an…
Created on: Monday 12th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 14th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-1A8BAD
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy (bronze) flat axe of Early Bronze Age dating (c. 2350 BC to c. 2050 BC). The flat axe is broadly sub rectangular in shape with a splayed crescent shaped blade. In profile it is broadly lentoid, with slight tapering edges. The butt is relatively thin having a narrow rounded profile; the width at the butt is 23.7 mm (thickness: 2.5 mm). The sides of the axe gently expand in width from the butt to the blade; in shape they are relatively curved. The axe is thickest at the mid point (10.1 mm), with no traces of a proto stop ridg…
Created on: Thursday 8th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 8th June 2023
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Record ID: DENO-A4D394
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Period: Late Bronze Age (Ewart phase in England; Ewart/Dowris in Ireland) Object type: A so-called ‘dress fastener’, a penannular object with conical, trumpet-mouthed terminals Date of object: 1000 – 800 BCE (Late Bronze Age) Dress fastener with solid, cast 'bow' or 'handle' ending in two sub-conical terminals. The terminals appear to have been raised from the joining bar or 'bow' (which is circular in cross section and tapers towards the terminal cones) by hammering (planishing) and small hammer marks are visible on the surfaces o…
Created on: Tuesday 9th May 2023
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
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Record ID: DENO-6BBE82
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An early Bronze Age flat axehead, probably consistent with metalworking stage II corresponding to Needham's (1996) Period 2 (c. 2350 - 2050 BC). The axe has a spatulate shape tapering towards the butt and an expanded blade with a crescentic cutting edge. The rectangular butt is intact, but corroded. The axe is abraded around all edges, but retains a dark glossy patina on upper and lower faces. tapering towards the butt. The object is 58 mm long, the blade is 45 mm wide, the butt end is 24 mm wide. The axehead is 11 mm thick at the butt, tapering …
Created on: Friday 31st March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2024
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Record ID: WMID-777E0A
Object type: ARROWHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy barbed and tanged arrowhead, dating to the Bronze Age, between 1350 - 1050 BC. The arrowhead is triangular in form. In antiquity the object would have had two barbs and a central tang. Only one barb is now complete. The remaining barb is broader at the body and tapers to a rounded damaged point. The upper end of the object is pointed. There is a central shallow rib running longitudinally from the point to the broken tang. This is seen in both faces of the arrowhead. The object has a green coloured surface patina.  The…
Created on: Sunday 19th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 23rd March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-73581E
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy socketed axehead, of Late Bronze Age dating (1000 BC to 800 BC). Less than 50% of the socketed axehead is now present. The remains consist of the blade edge which is worn and a socketed section of the axehead. The fragment is sub rectangular in plan with sides that taper inwards from the blade edge. The axehead has an inverted triangular side profile. There are no casting ridges evident along both sides. The blade edge is rounded and well worn. It is noticeably more worn on one of the outer corners than the other. Some of the o…
Created on: Tuesday 7th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 7th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-58524C
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete copper alloy socketed Axe head of Late Bronze Age dating, probably Ewart Park (1000 BC to 700 BC). The socketed axehead has a square mouth, rectangular body, flaring into a crescentic cutting edge, with triangular shaped sides. Three evenly spaced fairly worn ribs are present on the front and back faces. The ribs have a length of 26.5 mm. A side loop is present, measuring 27.5 mm in length, 10.3 mm wide and 5.1 mm thick. The mould lines have not been trimmed on either side. A ridge is present beneath the mouth. The blade is crescentic in shape, 47.4 mm wid…
Created on: Wednesday 4th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 4th January 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-84CFF2
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible Bronze Age copper-alloy spiral finger ring, dating to c. 1500 - 1150 BC. It is circular in plan and it is formed by three coils of an oval cross-sectioned metal wire, the ends terminate in blunt rounded ends. Diameter: 29.9 mm Thickness: 4 mm Weight: 18.19 g  A similar object has been recorded on the PAS database as HAMP-7556B3 and SF-761FF6 , see also examples of spiraloid rings in the Near Lewes hoard (SUSS-C5D042) and the Ockham hoard (SUR-B41DB6), both Middle Bronze Age in date. The function of this object is uncertain, given that it is too large to …
Created on: Tuesday 13th December 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 11th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-75B845
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy (bronze) flat axe of the Early Bronze Age, dating from c. BC 2500 - BC 2050 Less than 50% of the axehead is present, consisting of the blade and part of the middle. The butt is missing. The flat axe is broadly sub rectangular in plan with a splayed crescent shaped blade. In profile it is broadly lentoid, with slight tapering edges. In cross section the axe is lentoid in shape. The patina at the break matches with the rest of the axe suggesting the break occurred in antiquity. The sides of the axe gently expand in width from the midd…
Created on: Wednesday 30th November 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 30th November 2022
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Record ID: WMID-80C009
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy palstave fragment, of Middle Bronze Age dating (1600 BC to 1000 BC). Around 25% of the palstave is present, consisting of the butt of the axe. The fragment is rectangular with an H shaped cross section. Both front and reverse faces have raised flanges, which taper out towards the butt. No traces of decoration are visible. Air bubbles from the casting process are visible in the break. It measures 23.3 mm in length, 23.6 mm wide and 11.2 mm thick (including flanges), 6.1 mm thick (not including flanges). The butt is 3.5…
Created on: Thursday 13th October 2022
Last updated: Thursday 13th October 2022
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Record ID: WMID-9C1A13
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper alloy (bronze) copper-alloy Primary / Early phase Group III palstave of Middle Bronze Age dating (1500-1300 BC). The object has a single midrib visible on both faces. The blade of the palstave is sub-triangular in plan, with convex expanding sides, and a convex cutting edge. The cutting edge is slightly damaged, but appears to be symmetrical. The cutting edge measures 49.9 mm in width and is 2.4 mm thick. The blade has a length of 90.0 mm. In profile the blade is sub-triangular with the widest section being before the stop ridge. It measures 25.4 mm&n…
Created on: Thursday 8th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 13th September 2022
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Record ID: WMID-D7A28E
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy, tip from a spearhead, probably of Middle Bronze Age period, dating from c. BC 1500 to c. BC 1100. The object is broadly triangular in plan and broadly lozenge shaped in cross section. The object has a rounded point at the top, which seems to have sustained some damage. From the point the sides of the object taper out, ensuring the object is wider at the base. There is a central raised ridge running vertically down the middle of the spear head, this appears on both sides. There is an old horizontal break at the base of the object, probabl…
Created on: Tuesday 12th July 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 21st June 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-D62ACD
Object type: RAPIER
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of copper alloy blade tip, possibly from a rapier, of Bronze Age date (probably middle to late Bronze age c.1600-800 BC). The fragment consists of the narrow part of the blade, likely towards the point. It is lenticular in section and narrows towards the blade edge. The edges are worn and irregular, and ends in a break at the lower part of the blade. Dimensions: Length 35.13mm; width 17.12mm; thickness 3.55mm; weight 6.4g Due to the fragmentary nature of this object, it cannot be confidently assigned to an object type or metalworking phase, although the narro…
Created on: Thursday 30th June 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 5th July 2022
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Record ID: WMID-B1F615
Object type: FLANGED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete flanged axehead of Early to Middle Bronze Age dating (c. 1800 BC to c. 1500 BC). The flanged axehead has a rectangular butt with semi circular flanges that rise up vertically from either side. A stop ridge is present in the middle before extending into the blade. The blade is crescentic in shape. It has an H shaped cross section. The blade edge has not been polished. The casting seams are not visible. It has a length of 150.0 mm and a maximum width of 68.9 mm. A maximum thickness of 27.3 mm. It weighs 450.4 g. The socket is 69.2 mm in length from the stop ridge to…
Created on: Thursday 16th June 2022
Last updated: Thursday 16th June 2022
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Record ID: WMID-B8C748
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete palstave of Middle Bronze Age dating, probably of the Acton Park/Arreton phase, c 1500 - c. 1250 cal BC. Around 90% of the palstave is present, with the blade and butt incomplete. The septum gradually tapers towards the butt. The flanges start off parallel to the stop ridge and taper in a straight diagonal line to the butt. The blade has concave sides as it expands towards a crescentic blade edge. The blade is longer than the butt. No decoration is visible on the blade of the palstave. No casting flaws seem to be present. The blade edge is incomplete, with the cutting …
Created on: Wednesday 11th May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 11th May 2022
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Record ID: WMID-5003D2
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy, tip from a spearhead, probably of Middle Bronze Age period, dating from c. BC 1500 to c. BC 1150. The object is broadly triangular in plan and broadly lozenge shaped in cross section. The object has a blunt point at the top, which seems to have sustained some damage. From the point the sides of the object taper out, ensuring the object is wider at the base. There is a central raised ridge running vertically down the middle of the spear head, this appears on both sides. There is an old horizontal break at the base of the object, probably …
Created on: Friday 6th May 2022
Last updated: Thursday 1st June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-0A11D2
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast socketed Spearhead dating to the Middle Bronze Age, circa 1600 BC - 1000 BC. The spear has a lozenge shaped cross- section with a high mid-rib which tapers towards from the tip toward the break. The socket is conical and incomplete with part of the reverse section being broken (presumably in antiquity). The surviving socket depth is 67.1 mm. The socket has a circular external as well as internal section. The blade extends at the head of the socket and the overal shape is lost due to abrasion all that remains are shallow crescentic fragments. There is …
Created on: Tuesday 15th March 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 21st June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-9FFC87
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy (bronze) flat axe of Early Bronze Age dating (c. 2350 BC to c. 2050 BC). The flat axe is broadly sub rectangular in shape with an incomplete rounded shaped blade. In profile it is broadly lentoid, with tapering edges. The butt is relatively thin having a narrow rounded profile; the width at the butt is 11.9 mm (thickness: 2.0 mm). The sides of the axe gently expand in width from the butt to the blade; in shape they are relatively straight. The axe is thickest at the mid point (6.0 mm), with no sign of a proto stop ridge. The sides of the blade expa…
Created on: Wednesday 15th December 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 15th December 2021
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Record ID: WMID-891FAC
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy (bronze) knife or dirk, dating from the Early Bronze Age III (1800 to 1500 BC, Arreton phase) to the Middle Bronze Age (c. 1300 to 1150 BC). Two joining fragments of a knife or dirk. The knife or dirk would have been triangular in shape. Traces of rivet holes are present at the top of the top fragment. A median rib is present on both fragments. Blade facets are present along the edge but the original edges have been damaged. The middle section has been decorated by stippling. The break between the fragments is patinated, indicating that it was broken pr…
Created on: Tuesday 14th December 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 14th December 2021
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Record ID: WMID-871F5F
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete fragment from a cast bronze (copper alloy) rapier or possible dirk of Middle Bronze Age II date (1350 to 1100), Taunton/Perand phase. The fragment consists of part of the upper blade, just below the hilt. it is sub rectangular in shape. It has a lentoid cross section and is slightly bent in cross section. The blade edges are incomplete. The blade edges are 2.0 mm thick. It measures 84.9 mm in length, 20.5 mm wide and 4.1 mm thick. It weighs 24.5 g. The fragment is a mid to dark green colour with an even surface patina.
Created on: Tuesday 14th December 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 14th December 2021
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Record ID: WMID-CFDA5A
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A near complete leaf shaped spearhead of Late Bronze Age date (Ewart Park phase, c. 950 - 750 BC). The spearhead is 90% complete; an irregular tear is present along the mid-rib socket between the two blades. The overall shape of the spearhead is broadly leaf shaped, with a 'flame shaped' blade. Two circular peg holes are present, one on either side of the socket. These have an internal diameter of 6.1 mm. The base of the socket is circular and has a depth of 123.7 mm. Blade facets are visible along the edge of the blades on the undamaged side. The spearhead is a dark brown to mid gree…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd November 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 16th March 2022
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Record ID: WMID-7DD405
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy, tip from a spearhead, probably of Middle Bronze Age period, dating from c. BC 1500 to c. BC 1150. The object is broadly triangular in plan and broadly lozenge shaped in cross section. The object has a rounded point at the top, which seems to have sustained some damage. From the point the sides of the object taper out, ensuring the object is wider at the base. There is a central raised ridge running vertically down the middle of the spear head, this appears on both sides. There is an old horizontal break at the base of the object, probably indicating th…
Created on: Tuesday 27th April 2021
Last updated: Sunday 6th June 2021
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Record ID: WMID-95A09D
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper alloy (bronze) flat axe of Early Bronze Age dating (c. 2350 BC to c. 2050 BC). The flat axe is broadly sub rectangular in shape with an incomplete rounded shaped blade. In profile it is broadly lentoid, with tapering edges. The butt is relatively thin having a narrow rounded profile; the width at the butt is 8.8 mm (thickness: 2.5 mm). The sides of the axe gently expand in width from the butt to the blade; in shape they are relatively straight. The axe is thickest at the mid point (5.6 mm), with no sign of a proto stop ridge. The side…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd February 2021
Last updated: Saturday 16th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-CADEF7
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy Bronze Age socketed spear (spearhead) of Late Bronze Age date, circa 1200 - 750 BC. The spearhead fragment is broadly sub-triangular in plan and lozenge shaped in cross section. The terminal of the blade has a rounded and damaged tip. The object is damaged at the opposing terminal which exposes a circular shaped socket. The spearhead is hollow which would have allowed it to be hafted onto a wooden shaft. The spearhead has a pronounced midrib which extends longitudinally along the central axis of the object.The edges of the blade are abraded and the spearhe…
Created on: Thursday 24th September 2020
Last updated: Thursday 24th September 2020
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Record ID: WMID-249A43
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A cast bronze (copper alloy) faceted socketed axe of late Bronze Age date (950 – 750 BC). The axe is relatively short and stubby and is known as ‘baggy axe’. The axe is sub-rectangular in plan with concave sides and a flared convex cutting edge. The mouth of the socket is broadly oval. The mouth of the socket has a moulded collar, although some of the original surface is missing. Visible on one side only below the collar are two moulded ribs as decoration. At the base of the collar, on one edge are the remains of a loop. All that remains now of the loop are two…
Created on: Friday 4th September 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-502F76
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Bronze age possible blade probably dating to the early Bronze Age, circa 2300 – 1800 BC. The object is broadly an inverted triangle in form with a narrowed and rounded point. The object is lozenge shaped in profile. The upper terminal is broken. The object has a very pitted and worn dark green coloured patina. The object is similar in form to WMID-7F26FA which was discovered in Shropshire. The object measures 48.9 mm in length, 12.4 mm in width, 4.8 mm in thickness and weighs 10.8 grams.
Created on: Thursday 25th June 2020
Last updated: Friday 3rd July 2020
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Record ID: LVPL-06DF75
Object type: BARBED AND TANGED ARROWHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint barbed and tanged arrowhead dating to the early Bronze Age or Beaker Period (c. 2400-1500 BC). This arrowhead has been knapped from a dark grey-black piece of flint and there is no cortex remaining. It is broadly sub-triangular in plan and lentoid in cross section. It is broadly symmetrical in shape, with two notches chipped into the base of the flint to separate the barbs and the tang, both barbs are still intact. Both the long sides of the arrowhead have been precisely retouched to create sharp edges.There is a small chip on one edge of the arrowhead. The object is bif…
Created on: Monday 22nd June 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd September 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Horton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-807E6A
Object type: RIBBON
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete strip of decorated gold, of probable Bronze Age dating (c. 1500 BC to c. 800 BC). The strip of gold is sub rectangular in shape and has been folded into a sub triangular shape. The strip has been decorated with a series of embossed ridges along its length. One end has a relatively straight and smooth cut edge, the other end is hidden inside the folds. It measures 13.2 mm in length, 4.4. mm wide and 4.0 mm thick. It weighs 1.1 g. Similar strips of gold with ribbed decoration have been recorded on the PASdatabase including WMID-fe3c28, ESS-C13B97, SUR-1B64F…
Created on: Monday 3rd February 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 13th July 2022
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Record ID: WMID-05E43E
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy socketed axehead, of Late Bronze Age dating (1150 BC to 800 BC). The blade portion of axehead is present, consisting of the base of the socket and the blade edge. The fragment is sub rectangular in plan with curved ends to the blade, and triangular in section. The blade edge is worn and rough, and both sides are heavily corroded, with only a portion of the original surface intact on one side. The remnants of the socket are rectangular in shape to a depth of 8.53 mm, 27.80 mm long and 5.57 mm in width. The socketed axehead fragment measures 20.83 m…
Created on: Thursday 16th January 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 19th May 2020
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Record ID: WMID-AA5943
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy socketed axehead, of Late Bronze Age dating (1150 BC to 800 BC). Less than 25% of the socketed axehead is present, consisting of the base of the socket and the blade edge. The fragment is sub rectangular in shape, and triangular in cross section. The socket is rectangular in shape. Casting ridges are present along one of the sides. The blade edge is rounded and expands out at the sides. The blade edge is damaged. The socketed axehead fragment measures 22.7 mm in length, 53.0 mm wide (at the blade), 43.2 mm wide (at the body), 10.0 mm thick (at the body…
Created on: Tuesday 12th November 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 7th April 2020
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Record ID: WMID-D9C594
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An almost complete copper alloy, unlooped palstave (Group I - shield patterned type) of Middle Bronze Age date (c. 1500-1300BC) with shield shaped hollow below the stop ridge. The shield pattern extends to form a raised, central rib which extends two-thirds along the blade length. The blade of the palstave is sub-triangular in plan, with expanding concave sides, and a convex cutting edge. The blade measures 98mm from the stop ridge to the cutting edge. The width of the cutting edge is 72mm. The blade is facetted on both sides. Decoration is present on either side of the socket in…
Created on: Monday 21st October 2019
Last updated: Friday 14th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Staffordshire Moorlands', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-605EBF
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An almost complete copper alloy unlooped palstave of Middle Bronze Age date (c. 1500-1300 BC) with shield shaped hollow below the stop ridge. Early or primary palstave of Group I - shield patterned type. The palstave has a triangular shaped blade in plan. The palstave has a rectangular septum and straight-sided open flanges for hafting. The butt of the object is incomplete and measures 28.7 mm in width and 8.1 mm thick. Beneath the stop-ridge descends a shield shaped hollow, this is visible but worn on both faces. The blade of the palstave has expanding sides, and a con…
Created on: Thursday 3rd October 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 5th July 2022
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Record ID: WMID-349A3E
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy (bronze) flat axe of Early Bronze Age dating (c. 2350 BC to c. 2050 BC). The flat axe is broadly sub rectangular in shape with a splayed crescent shaped blade. In profile it is broadly lentoid, with slight tapering edges. The butt is relatively thin having a narrow rounded profile; the width at the butt is 17.1 mm (thickness: 2.0 mm). The sides of the axe gently expand in width from the butt to the blade; in shape they are gently curved. The axe is thickest at the mid point (8.6 mm), with no traces of a proto stop ridge present. Potential decoration …
Created on: Monday 8th July 2019
Last updated: Monday 8th July 2019
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Record ID: WMID-FE1BCA
Object type: SCABBARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy bag-shaped chape dating to the late Bronze Age (c. 1000-800BC). The chape has an oval opening, concave sides and a rounded base. The opening is chipped along one edge and broken away into the body id the chape on the opposing side. The surface is corroded, with a double-ribbed collar running circumferentially just below the opening, and possible inscised circular decoration on the more degraded face of the object. A similar, more complete, example can be seen is Leahy and Lewis (2018: 332) from Rockbourne in Hampshire. Other comparable chapes recorded on …
Created on: Thursday 30th May 2019
Last updated: Thursday 13th June 2019
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Record ID: WMID-3D23A2
Object type: FLANGED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy flanged axehead, of middle Bronze Age dating (c. 1600 BC to c. 1400 BC). The axehead is sub-rectangular in plan with a narrow and thin butt end which extends to a curved cutting edge with splayed blade. Raised flanges are present along the edges of both sides of the axehead each showing signs of heavy wear. No casting flashes are visible. No sign of a proto stop. It measures 103.0 mm long, 28.2 mm wide at the blade, 16.5 mm wide at the butt end. 7.2 mm thick in the centre, 11.0 mm thick including the flanges. It weighs 91.78 g. The flanges are 52.7 mm …
Created on: Tuesday 21st May 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 21st May 2019
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Record ID: WMID-56E2E4
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy spear dating to the Middle Bronze Age (c. 1600-1400 BC). The spearhead is broadly sub-triangular in plan and profile with a sub-oval/leaf-shaped blade with a pronounced mid-rib on both faces. The socket is hollow and has cast side loops roughly half way up the socketed end on opposing sides. The spear head has broken across the near centre of the blade. The two pieces were found about 60cm apart. The blade edges are chipped and the mid-rib also shows signs of wear. The object has a smooth dark brown to olive green patina which is pitted in places. This form of …
Created on: Wednesday 21st November 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 21st June 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-1331DA
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Early Bronze Age copper alloy flat axehead. It has a slightly irregular shape in plan with an angled butt and a slight flare on the bottom of the blade, whereas the top edge of the blade only broadens out slightly. One face has more of a bevel from the blade edge than the opposite, which is flatter. It is sub-rectangular in profile, coming to a gentle apex at the blade end. Brown in colour and mainly delaminated, it appears undecorated , apart from a slight raised ridge that follows the bottom curve of the blade on the flatter face. It has a pitted surface with patches of corrosio…
Created on: Thursday 6th September 2018
Last updated: Friday 23rd November 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Swynnerton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-123FFB
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Bronze age spearhead of copper-alloy, covered in multiple different corrosion products. The surface is uneven due to differential areas of corrosion; there is an area of blue 101 mm from the base of the tang that may indicate contact with another material during the time the object has spent in the soil. The general form is feather shaped, with a long tang leading into a body that is lozenge shaped in cross section. This tapers slowly to a now rounded tip. The former blade edges are uneven and corroded. The entire surface is moderately friable; several flakes of verdigris detached …
Created on: Thursday 6th September 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 21st June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Swynnerton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-FEC1DD
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete probable Bronze Age flint scraper (c. 3500 BC - 800 BC). This implement is made on a primary flake. The striking platform and bulb of percussion are apparent on the ventral face. A small number of bulb scars are also visible. The dorsal face is partially covered with a light brown cortex. There are signs of retouching arlong the distal and medial edges. The removals are mainly long, scaled and low angled. The overall dimensions are as follows: 30.07mm in length, 20.75mm in width, 13mm in thickness and 8.63g in weight.
Created on: Wednesday 5th September 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-D84EFB
Object type: GOUGE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy socketed gouge, of Late Bronze Age dating circa AD 1100 BC to 650 BC. The object consists of the tip only with the rest of the object missing. The tip has a 'U' shaped blade. The gouge has a circular cross section. The object has tapering sides. The upper edge is damaged an uneven. The tip is narrowed, rounded and slightly flattened. One of the long edges faces is flattened. The opposing side is convex. The gouge has a dark green coloured patina with significant abrasion and pitting on the surfaces. An incomplete example is recorded on the PAS database…
Created on: Thursday 17th May 2018
Last updated: Friday 18th May 2018
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Record ID: SUSS-A56FBE
Object type: ARROWHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete flint, Late Neolithic - Early Bronze Age, tanged arrowhead, 2350-1700BC. The object comprises a pointed oval blade that has been pressure flaked to shape. There are long, scaled, intrusive removals across the surface of the object to shape the piece. The cutting edges are then retouched by short, scaled removals. The piece has an assymetrical lozenge shaped cross section, with one face more triangular than the other. See also NMS-C33616 a Green, S. (1980) Sutton type A. Early Bronze Age: 2350 to 1700 BC Length: 42.82mm Width: 16.98mm Thickness: 6.49mm Weight: 4.11g
Created on: Tuesday 27th March 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 27th March 2018
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Record ID: WMID-173F86
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete knapped lithic implement of the late Neolithic to early Bronze Age period, probably dating from c. 2400 BC - c. 1600 BC. The object is probably a secondary flake removed from a larger core, and then subjected to further working, and was probably used as a scraper tool. The object is broadly D shaped in plan and broadly triangular in section. On the ventral face the striking platform is evident at the base of the proximal end, there is a small bulb of percussion and shallow, but clear, conchoidal ripple marks on the surface, suggestive of the use of a soft hammer when strik…
Created on: Monday 12th February 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-9089DE
Object type: CHISEL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy probable chisel or wedge, of possible Bronze Age dating (c. 1150 BC to c. 600 BC). The possible chisel is flat and rectangular, with a triangular cross section. The upper end is square, and exhibits signs of being struck. The lower end is rounded, with old breaks. It expands in width from the lower end up to the square upper end. There are slight concave depresions on each face below the square upper end. Both front and back faces are undecorated. It measures 90.3 mm in length, 16.3 mm wide (top), 10.1 mm wide (lower end), 16.0 mm thick (top) and 5.2 mm t…
Created on: Tuesday 19th December 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 19th December 2017
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Record ID: WMID-7D44CA
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy (bronze) blade, probably from a palstave of Middle Bronze Age dating (c. 1500 BC to c. 1150 BC). The blade fragment is triangular in both shape and cross section. Only the lower portion of the blade is present, with a rectangular cross section, it has broken below the stop ridge. The sides are concave. A central ridge runs two thirds of the length of the front and back faces. The cutting edge is lost, but it still retains a convex form. The palstave fragment measures 71.8 mm in length, 62.3 wide (at the blade), 23.8 mm wide (at the break), 15.7 mm thic…
Created on: Monday 18th December 2017
Last updated: Monday 18th December 2017
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Record ID: WAW-4BA0C6
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Middle or Late Bronze Age date (1500 - 800BC) socketed spear (spearhead): The copper alloy spearhead consists of the upper portion of the spearhead. In section the spearhead is has a sub-circular, tapering cylinder with a broken upper and lower edges. The breaks are not recent. On the exterior there are the remains of incomplete side loops. The surface of the spearhead has mottled dark green patina. The spearhead measures 55.11mm in length, 15.40mm in width, and weighs 15.72g. It is likely that the spearhead can be attributed to the Middle Bronze Age; specifically the s…
Created on: Friday 22nd September 2017
Last updated: Friday 27th March 2020
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Record ID: WMID-7999D4
Object type: AWL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy awl probably dating from the Middle Bronze Age to Roman periods, c. 1500 BC - 410 AD. The object is broadly a thin pointed oval shape in plan. It is double ended, with one end being circular in section while tapering to a sharp rounded point. The opposing end is broadly rectangular in section while thinning to a chisel-like point, though the tip of the latter is broken away in old damage. The centre of the object is broadly square in section. The object measures 62.8 mm in length. It measures 4.9 mm wide in the centre, is 2.4 mm wide at the roun…
Created on: Monday 19th June 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 20th June 2017
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Record ID: WMID-4175F6
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy probable Aylesford miniature type flat axehead of the Early Bronze Age period, probably dating from c. BC 2250 - c. BC 1900. This fits with Early Bronze Age (EBA phase II / III), of metalworking stage IV-VI, which corresponds to Needham's (1996) Period 2-3 circa 2250 - 1900 CAL. BC. The axe is broadly rectangular in plan with a slightly splayed crescentric blade. In profile and in section the object is broadly lentoid (pointed oval) in shape. The edges of the axe have been damaged but much of it remains. The sides of the axe gently exapnd in width from the r…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd May 2017
Last updated: Monday 12th June 2017
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Record ID: WMID-DAD78F
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete copper alloy palstave axe with an incomplete side loop. The palstave axe is dated to the Bronze Age period, dating from circa BC 1050 - BC 950. The palstave is lozenge shaped in profile with a broadly rectangular blade end and triangular butt end in plan. The blade of the palstave has broadly parallel sides that flare slightly to form a crescent shaped cutting edge. The cutting edge measures 30.01mm in width and is 13.11mm thick. The blade is blunt and has been heavily worn, the cutting edge is now lost. The palstave was possibly reground several times owing to t…
Created on: Thursday 18th May 2017
Last updated: Friday 19th May 2017
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Record ID: WMID-F20D62
Object type: FLANGED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete developed flat axe with hammer raised flanges, of later Early Bronze Age dating (c. 2000 BC to c. 1700 BC). The axehead is broadly rectangular, with an expanded crescent shaped blade. The butt is narrow and rounded and measures 14.2 mm in width and is 2.7 mm thick. In profile the axe is a sub pointed oval with both terminals tapering. In section the axe is slightly H-shaped as the side edges of the axe have been worked to form a slight raised collar rather than cast flanges. The flanges extend 1.0 mm above the body of the axe head. The expanded blade measures 23.8 mm …
Created on: Tuesday 25th April 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 30th May 2018
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Record ID: WMID-C9BDED
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy (bronze) copper-alloy Primary / Early phase Group III palstave of Middle Bronze Age dating (1500-1300 BC). The object has a single midrib visible on both faces, a slight shield shaped pattern below the stop ridge and raised flange facets. The blade of the palstave is sub-triangular in plan, with convex expanding sides, and a convex cutting edge. The cutting edge is damaged, but appears to be symmetrical. The cutting edge measures 64.2 mm in width and is 3.0 mm thick. In profile the blade is sub-triangular with the widest section being before the stop r…
Created on: Tuesday 11th April 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 11th April 2017
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Record ID: WMID-2260B2
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete flat axehead with a crescentic blade, of Early Bronze Age dating (c. 1875 BC to c. 1725 BC). The axehead has a rectangular shape, with a crescentic blade. In profile, it is of a lentoid (pointed oval), with tapering edges. The butt is almost square. The sides of the axe gently expand in width from the butt, to a proto stop ridge, and then taper down to the blade. The edges of the axe have not been raised to form flanges; however a slight median bevel (proto stop ridge) is present on both faces of the axe. This has been formed from hammering and small oval shaped (dished)…
Created on: Monday 3rd April 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd May 2017
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Record ID: WMID-7388C4
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy socketed axehead, of Late Bronze Age dating (1150 BC to 800 BC). Less than 25% of the socketed axehead is present, consisting of the base of the socket and the blade edge. The fragment is sub rectangular, with a triangular cross section. The socket is rectangular in shape. The socketed axehead fragment measures 30.8 mm in length, 46.3 mm wide (at the blade), 34.3 mm wide (at the body), 13.3 mm thick (at the body), 5.0 mm thick (at the blade edge). The remnants of the socket is 3.7 mm deep. It weighs 82.3 g. The socketed axehead is a mid green colou…
Created on: Tuesday 24th January 2017
Last updated: Monday 30th January 2017
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Record ID: WMID-E2A194
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy socketed spearhead, of Middle Bronze Age dating (1400 BC to 1200 BC). Around 50% of the spearhead is present, in two joining fragments. Most of the spearhead and some of the blades are present, the rest is missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The spearhead is broadly lentoid (diamond) in shape. The socket is incomplete.. The remains of the socket is circular, and extends through both fragments. The blades were probably originally triangular in shape, they taper inwards to the socket. The larger fragment measures 71.4 mm in length, a maximum wi…
Created on: Tuesday 17th January 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 28th April 2020
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Record ID: WMID-DF1D02
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy socketed axehead, of Late Bronze Age dating (1150 BC to 800 BC). Less than 25% of the socketed axehead is present, consisting of the base of the socket and the blade edge. The fragment is sub rectangular in shape, and triangular in cross section. The socket is rectangular in shape. Casting ridges are present along one of the sides. The blade edge is rounded and expands out at the sides. The blade edge is damaged. The socketed axehead fragment measures 26.1 mm in length, 47.2 mm wide (at the blade), 39.6 mm wide (at the body), 13.1 mm thick (at the body…
Created on: Tuesday 17th January 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 7th February 2017
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Record ID: WMID-FE3C28
Object type: RIBBON
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete strip of decorated gold, of probable Bronze Age dating (c. 2150 BC to c. 1150 BC). The strip of gold is sub rectangular in plan, and is folded horizontally (width ways) in half twice, forming a squashed 'S' shape. The strip has been decorated with a series of embossed ridges along its length. The strip has been severed at one end, with a ragged edge. The other edge can not be easily seen as it is hidden between the folds. It measures 25.3 mm in length, 16.1 mm wide and 9.1 mm thick. The strip is 0.8 mm thick. It weighs 5.2. g. Similar strips of gold with ribbed …
Created on: Tuesday 13th December 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd October 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Whitmore', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-C4624B
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy palstave with raised flange facets dating from the Middle Bronze Age (1500 BC - 1150 BC). The blade of the palstave is sub-triangular in plan with convex expanding sides and an incomplete convex cutting edge. In profile the blade is sub-triangular with the widest section being before the stop ridge. The sides of the blade are convex in shape. The blade (measured from the cutting edge to the stop ridge) is 75.4 mm long and the width of cutting edge is 55.3 mm. The thickness of the blade tip is 7.0 mm. The maximum thickness of the blade is 17.4 mm (measured…
Created on: Monday 28th November 2016
Last updated: Monday 28th November 2016
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Record ID: LANCUM-2526B8
Object type: FLANGED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Early short flanged axe, most likely of Type Kirtomy (or a related type) dating from the Middle Bronze Age (Acton Park metalwork assemblage), that is c. 1500-1300BC. The flanged axe is in very good condition with a smooth, even patina and clean surface. There is no obvious damage except for a couple of surface nicks. The axe has an even brown/beige colour and there are a few scratches on the lower part of the blade and nicks to the blade. The body of the axe is elongated, with parallel sides and low, rounded flanges on each side. There is no obvious stop-ridge and no shield-shaped pat…
Created on: Wednesday 21st September 2016
Last updated: Friday 30th September 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lichfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-05C33F
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Two complete and one damaged and incomplete (now in two parts) Late Bronze Age cast copper-alloy socketed and ribbed axeheads, dating to (950-750BC). 1: This axehead has sub-rectangular mouth with rounded corners. The top of the collar / mouth moulding is largely intact, although there is slight damage on the side shorter side opposing the loop. The sides are narrower at the mouth end before flaring to the cutting edge. Both sides have a central vertical casting seam which is still visible, which extends from the mouth to the lower blade. One side has a complete loop which emanat…
Created on: Thursday 2nd June 2016
Last updated: Thursday 25th February 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Betley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-D67E95
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy axehead, Palstave or Flanged Type, of the Middle Bronze Age period, dating from c. BC 1900 - BC 1100. Only the tip of the blade and a small portion of the body of the axehead survive. No traces of a socket remain in the break of the axe, indicating that it is probably not a socketed axe from the later Bronze Age. The object is broadly D shaped in plan and rectangular in section. The blade is flares out from the sides of the object and is crescent shaped at the base. The sides of the object taper out to form a wide V shape. These both perhaps suggest tha…
Created on: Tuesday 31st May 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 31st May 2016
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Record ID: WMID-D55839
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Flint working debitage of probably the mid to late Bronze Age period, dating from c. 1600 - c. 800 BC. The object is probably an implement formed of a tertiary flake removed from a larger core, and then subjected to further working. The object is broadly square in plan and a tapered D shape in section. The left side of the dorsal face has a rectangular removal which has conchoidal ripple marks from the proximal end. There is a triangular removal above this with conchoidal ripple marks from the distal end. To the right of these is a triangular removal with shallow ripple marks from …
Created on: Tuesday 31st May 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 31st May 2016
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Record ID: WMID-57EF80
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Low Flanged Palstave Type axehead probably of the Middle Bronze Age period, dating to c. BC 1300 - c. BC 1200 The blade of the palstave is broadly rectangular in plan with convex expanding sides and a convex blade edge. The cutting edge has been lost and the blade has been damaged extensively. In profile the blade is sub-triangular with the widest section being before the stop ridge. The blade has a width at the blade edge of 40.5 mm. The thickness of the blade tip is 5.14 mm. The maximum thickness of the blade is 19.7 mm (measured at a point below the st…
Created on: Wednesday 25th May 2016
Last updated: Monday 4th July 2016
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Record ID: WMID-306462
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy (bronze) palstave axe with side loop of the Bronze Age period, dating from c. BC 1050 - c. BC 950. The blade of the palstave is sub-oval or tongue shaped in plan. The cutting edge measures 34 mm in width and is 6.7 mm thick. The blade is blunt and has been heavily damaged, no cutting edge is visible. In profile the blade is sub-triangular with the widest section being before the stop ridge. The object measures 27.4 mm in width and 28.4 mm thick at the stop ridge. Below the stop ridge the axe has been decorated with two diagonal raised ridges or ribs, fo…
Created on: Monday 23rd May 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 7th July 2021
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Record ID: WMID-5DEA89
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper alloy (bronze) flat axe of Early Bronze Age period, dating from c. 2000-1500 BC. The flat axe is broadly triangular in plan with a splayed crescent shaped blade. In profile it is broadly lentoid, with slight tapering edges. In cross section the axe is a stunted H shape. The butt is relatively thin and appears to have a rounded top, however this has been heavily damaged; the width at the butt is 14.8 mm (thickness: 4.46 mm). The sides of the axe gently expand in width from the butt to above the blade where the sides splay to form the blade. However, the axe…
Created on: Friday 13th May 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 17th May 2016
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Record ID: LVPL-1FDB7C
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete cast copper alloy (bronze) palstave of Middle Bronze Age dating (c.1500 to c.1300 BC). Early or primary palstave of Group I - shield patterned type. The palstave has a shield shaped pattern below the stop ridge, and raised flange facets. The blade of the palstave is sub-triangular in plan, with convex expanding sides, and a convex cutting edge. The cutting edge measures 3.5mm thick. In profile the blade is sub-triangular with the widest section being before the stop ridge. The blade (measured from the cutting edge to the stop ridge) is 96mm in length. The width o…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd February 2016
Last updated: Friday 5th February 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rushton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-1F1F91
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete cast copper alloy later Early Bronze Age Type Aylesford developed flat axe. This implement is sub-rectangular in plan with an expanded blade from which the edges are missing. The butt is narrow, rounded and is almost complete measuring 20mm in width and 2.5mm thick. The profile of the axe is a sub pointed oval with both terminals tapering. In section the axe is slightly H-shaped as the side edges of the axe have been raised to form slight flanges. The flanges have been damaged leaving a depth of only 1mm where the patina remains within the septum. The expanded blade…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd February 2016
Last updated: Friday 5th February 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Biddulph', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-162CB8
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A Middle Bronze Age cast copper alloy shield palstave axe. A primary palstave of Group I - shield patterned type. The axe is broadly rectangular in plan with relatively straight sides which flare shallowly from the butt then more steeply from the stop ridge to the upper blade tips. The sides expand to form a wide crescentic cutting edge. In profile the palstave is sub lentoid with the thickest section being at the stop ridges, from where it tapers down to form the butt and blade. The profile differs from most other shield palstave axes on the database in that the pronounced bulge arou…
Created on: Thursday 29th October 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 11th October 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rushton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-C6675B
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A late Bronze Age socketed axe possibly of Type Portree or a variant, possibly Variant Kalemouth, as defined by Schmidt & Burgess (1981, p. 184-90) possibly dating to the transition of the Wilburton-Wallington and Ewart Park metalworking phases corresponding to Needham's (1996) Periods 6 to 7, c. 1150 -750BC. The axe is of 'Baggy' form and is incomplete, missing the mouth and loop. The object is sub-rectangular in plan with the cutting edge expanding slightly outwards to form a convex cutting edge. The cutting edge is worn but complete and measures 39.35mm in width and is 3.76mm th…
Created on: Tuesday 25th August 2015
Last updated: Thursday 27th August 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rushton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-244D11
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete copper alloy basal-looped socketed spearhead (Davis Group 9) of the Middle Bronze Age period, dating 1500 - 1150 BC. The object has been broken into two pieces on lifting due to an old break just below the blade. The spearhead is broadly oval in plan and triangular in profile. It has a leaf or flame shaped blade. The tip of the spear is complete and the left side of the blade is complete with the cutting edge in tact, the right side of the blade is mostly complete aside from a irregular shaped piece missing from two thirds of the way down the blade. The centre…
Created on: Friday 24th July 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 21st June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-511F47
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete thumbnail scraper of Late Neolithic to Early Bronze Age dating (2700 BC to 1600 BC). The scraper has been made from a dark brown flint. No cortex is present. The scraper is sub circular in shape, with a triangular cross section. The dorsal (upper) surface exhibits controlled working, with minimal retouch (long, scaled, abrupt) along the working edge. The ventral (lower) surface exhibits a bulb of percussion and conchoidal ripples. It measures 15.0 mm in length, 19.0 mm wide and 5.4 mm thick. It weighs 1.6 g.
Created on: Tuesday 14th July 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
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Record ID: HESH-4C2E0B
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A developed flat axe with hammer raised flanges of later Early Bronze Age date (c. 2000 - 1700 BC) most probably of the axe type Arreton which is dated to Early Bronze Age III, of metalworking stage V, which corresponds to Needham's (1996) Period 3 circa 2000 - 1700 CAL BC. The axehead is broadly sub rectangular in plan with a splayed crescent shaped blade. In profile the axe is broadly lentoid, with slight tapering edges and a thin butt. The overall length is 103.8mm and the axe weighs 148.3 grams. The butt of the axe is broken with one edge being lost to an eroded break - on the …
Created on: Thursday 14th May 2015
Last updated: Thursday 31st October 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pattingham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-B6A60C
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy, probable side looped and socketed spearhead, of Middle Bronze Age dating (1500 BC to 1150 BC). Around 25% of the spearhead is present, consisting of the central section. The base, blade and point are missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The spearhead fragment is a hollow sub conical tube. At the top, the base of the blade is present. Below this, on both sides are 5 small horizontal grooves. The side loops are positioned underneath these grooves, and would have been sub lozenge in shape. The top of the socket is circular. It measures 47.3 mm in length. It …
Created on: Thursday 7th May 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 21st June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-9670CE
Object type: PLANO CONVEX KNIFE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete flint plano-convex knife of Early Bronze Age dating (c. 2350 BC to c. 1400 BC). Around 50% of the knife is present, the rest is missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The knife is of a sub pointed oval shape, with a flattened end. It has a D shaped cross section. It is a mid grey colour, with minimal surface patination. It has been made from a piece of tertiary debitage. Retouch is present along both edges on the dorsal surface. A probable shouldered notch is present at the top of the knife, with retouch on the ventral side. The retouch can be classified as: short / …
Created on: Wednesday 18th March 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 18th March 2015
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Record ID: NMGW-1DCB6A
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Early Bronze Age bronze Developed Flat Axe of uncertain type, possibly Type Bandon or similar and of Willerby metalworking, c. 1900 - 1700BC The axe is fragmentary, represented by an approximate blade half and has broken in antiquity (with a surviving length of 54.0mm and a weight of 94.6g). At the break, the axe has a rectangular section with a comparatively slender blade (25.6mm wide and 10.8mm thick) and displays evidence that the axe was bent prior to breaking. The sides are convex across their widths and near-straight or gently convex across the surviving length and divergen…
Created on: Monday 16th February 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 27th September 2017
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Record ID: NMGW-FDCDF0
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Middle to Late Bronze Age bronze palstave of Transitional Type and uncertain sub-type, possibly Type Shelf or Roundhay dated to the Penard-Wilburton Metalworking phases (c.1275-950 BC) (following Needham et al. 1997). The palstave is incomplete missing peripheral areas and has a distorted butt (with a distorted length of 138.3mm and a weight of 323.2g). The butt is narrow and now rounded (with a width of 11mm and a thickness of 3.1mm). There is an oval aperture (5.7mm long and 3.2mm wide) probably the result of a casting flaw, since the flaw continues as a scar along the septum o…
Created on: Wednesday 21st January 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 19th September 2017
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Record ID: LVPL-69126A
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy pendant probably dating from the Bronze Age to the Roman period, (2500 BC-AD 410). The object is crescent shaped in plan from the centre of which projects a rectangular tab which expands to form a perforated oval attachment loop. One end of the crescent is rounded, possibly due to a break during antiquity. The object is flat. The outer face is decorated with a series of punched dots around the edge, and a central line of nine punched dots below the perforation with five to six punched dots running diagonally off the central line. The perforation measures 10.24mm in…
Created on: Wednesday 14th January 2015
Last updated: Friday 30th January 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Checkley cum Wrinehill', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-6D041B
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy socketed axehead, of possible Late Bronze Age dating (1000 BC to 800 BC). Probably less than 40% of the socketed axehead is present, consisting of part of the main body, the base of the socket and the blade edge. The fragment is sub rectangular in plan, and triangular in section. The socket is sub-rectangular in shape. Casting ridges are present along one of the sides. The blade edge is rounded and expands out at one side, forming a sharp curve (or hook), the other side shows signs of damage. The blade shows signs of breakage and damage. The cutting …
Created on: Tuesday 9th December 2014
Last updated: Thursday 18th December 2014
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Record ID: WMID-C937AF
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy socketed spearhead, of Middle Bronze Age dating (1500 BC to 1150 BC). Around 50% of the spearhead is present, consisting of the head and most of the blades. The spearhead is sub triangular in shape. The socket is incomplete, presumed damaged in antiquity. The remains of the socket is circular, and extends 20.7 mm into the spearhead. The blades were probably originally triangular in shape. One appears to be complete, the other is damaged. The complete blade measures 61.9 mm in length, has a maximum width of 6.6 mm and the blade edge is 1.7 mm thick. …
Created on: Wednesday 19th November 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 28th April 2020
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Record ID: WMID-34BFC7
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast socketed Spearhead dating to the Middle Bronze Age, circa 1600 BC - 1000 BC. The spear has a lozenge shaped cross- section with a high mid-rib which tapers towards from the tip toward the break. The socket is conical and incomplete with part of the reverse section being broken (presumably in antiquity). The surviving socket depth is 27.1 mm. The socket has a circular external as well as internal section. The inner, hollow, part of the socket shows evidence of mineralised wood. The blade extends at the head of the socket and the overal shape is lost due to abras…
Created on: Wednesday 12th November 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 28th April 2020
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Record ID: WMID-755304
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper alloy (bronze) early un looped palstave / primary Group I - shield patterned palstave of 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 The blade of the palstave is sub-triangular in plan with convex expanding sides and a convex (fan like) blade. The cutting edge has been lost. In profile the blade is sub-triangular with the widest section being before the stop ridge. The blade (measured from…
Created on: Monday 3rd November 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 11th November 2014
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Record ID: LVPL-B84BD4
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy probable flat axe dating from the Early Bronze Age, that is c. 2100-1900BC. The axe was probably part of the Migdale metalworking tradition. The object is sub-triangular in plan with straight tapering sides and rounded ends. The blade measures 33.33mm in width and is 4.80mm thick at the cutting edge. The cutting edge is incomplete due to both ancient and recent breaks. The butt end is narrow and rounded measuring 10.60mm in width and 3.38mm thick. There are no flanges and no indication of a stop ridge. Mid brownish-green smooth patina is present i…
Created on: Friday 1st August 2014
Last updated: Friday 1st August 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Leekfrith', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-90A351
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete developed flat axe with hammer raised flanges of later Early Bronze Age date (c. 2000 CAL BC to c. 1700 CAL BC). Around 25% of the axehead is present, with the blade and part of the body present. The butt and rest of the body is missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The break is patinated, suggesting that it happened in antiquity. The axehead is broadly sub rectangular in plan with a splayed crescent shaped blade. In profile it is broadly lentoid, with slight tapering edges. At the break, the body of the axehead measures 26.4 mm wide and 12.9 mm thick. Neither the s…
Created on: Friday 17th January 2014
Last updated: Friday 17th January 2014
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Record ID: WMID-9EBED8
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper alloy developed flat axe, of Early to Middle Bronze Age (1850 BC to 1750 BC) dating. The axe is a narrow butted flat axe with a median bevel / proto stop ridge 61.2 mm from the butt end. It has tapering sides, which extend slightly above the front and back faces of the axe, a flat butt and a flared cutting edge with concave shoulders. The cutting edge was crescentric in plan and measures 2.5 mm thick and 52.0 mm wide. The butt is 20.3 mm wide and 3.9 mm thick. The width at the median bevel / proto stop ridge is 30.4 mm and it is 14.9 mm thick. The tips of …
Created on: Monday 18th November 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 20th November 2013
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Record ID: WMID-6FEAE1
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper alloy (bronze) socketed axehead fragment, of Late Bronze Age dating (c. 950 BC to c. 750 BC) Less than 50% of the axehead is present, consisting only of part of the body, blade and the remnants of the socket. It is missing the top part of the axehead and the loop. It is sub rectangular in plan, with an expanded / flared convex, but abraded cutting edge. The socket is sub rectangular in section. The depth of the socket from the edge of the break to the base of socket is 10.23 mm. The two long sides of the axe expand slightly along the length of the socket and t…
Created on: Monday 16th September 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 25th September 2013
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Record ID: WMID-32C4E1
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy socketed axehead, of Late Bronze Age dating (1150 BC to 800 BC). Less than 50% of the socketed axehead is present, consisting of the base of the socket and the blade edge. The fragment is sub rectangular in plan, and triangular in section. The socket is rectangular in shape. Casting ridges are faintly present along both of the sides. The blade edge is rounded and expands out at the sides. Filemarks are present on the front and back of the axehead. The socketed axehead fragment measures 74.37 mm in length, 35.61 mm wide (at the blade), 29.20 mm wide …
Created on: Tuesday 20th August 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd November 2016
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Record ID: WMID-277BF6
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy blade, of Middle Bronze Age dating (1500 CAL BC to 1150 CAL BC - Needham's Period 5). The blade fragment is sub trapezoidal in plan, and lentoid in cross section. The blade tapers towards either edge. The edges to the top and bottom are old, pre depostional breaks. No evidence of rivet holes are present at the top of the blade fragment. No decoration is present on either the front or back of the blade. It measures 62.34 mm in length, has a maximum width of 22.69 mm and a minimum of 14.43 mm. It is 2.82 mm thick in the centre of the blade and 1.06 mm…
Created on: Thursday 2nd May 2013
Last updated: Thursday 2nd May 2013
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Record ID: WMID-91BDA3
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy looped palstave with central rib and raised flange facets dating from the Middle Bronze Age (1500 BC - 1150 BC). The blade of the palstave is sub-triangular in plan with convex expanding sides and an incomplete convex cutting edge. In profile the blade is sub-triangular with the widest section being before the stop ridge. The sides of the blade are convex in shape. The blade (measured from the cutting edge to the stop ridge) is 88.35 mm long and the width of cutting edge is 40.27 mm. The thickness of the blade tip is 2.93 mm. The maximum thickness of …
Created on: Thursday 25th April 2013
Last updated: Thursday 25th April 2013
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