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Record ID: DEV-76F361
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Torbay
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early Bronze Age copper alloy flat axe head. In section, the axe head is lenticular in shape. In plan, the axe head is roughly triangular in shape; the butt end is narrow and has a rounded end, and the sides flare out towards the cutting edge. The cutting edge is cresentic in shape. There are signs of wear on the cutting edge, suggesting it has been used. There are also file marks visible on the surface of both faces, suggesting that the blade has been re-sharpened on the surface. Overall, the surface patina is smooth and dark green. A similar example, found in Dorset, can be seen …
Created on: Tuesday 11th June 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 25th June 2013
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Record ID: DEV-D9F1E2
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Torbay
Workflow stage: Published
The two ingots were recovered within c.1.5 metres of each other at a depth of c.10cm below the surface.
Description
Ingot, fragment. Plano-convex edge fragment with rounded outer edge. Length: 74.5mm, Width: 62.5mm, Thickness: c.31mm
Ingot, fragment. Plano-convex. Length: 92.5mm, Width: 90mm, Thickness: c. 32mm.
Discussion
These ingot fragments probably belong to the Ewart Park phase of the Late Bronze Age, dating to c.1000-800 BC. Both fragments are plano-convex, being rounded on one side and flat on the other. Ingots such as these were cast in a dish-shaped mould, and…
Created on: Wednesday 13th July 2011
Last updated: Thursday 15th October 2015
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