Record ID: WMID-D7C8D2
Object type: PLANO CONVEX KNIFE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worked flint tool, probably an early Bronze Age plano-convex knife. The striking platform is clearly visible where the blade was struck from its core, and there is a clear bulb of percussion and bulb scar on the ventral face of the flint, caused by the pressure when struck. The flint has been subject to invasive pressure flaking on the dorsal face, although this does not extend to cover the whole face and is limited to the tip and edges of the flint. A small amount of flaking has occurred from the ventral face, but this is limited to a few flakes. The tool measures 47.5 mm long, 24.…
Created on: Wednesday 14th July 2010
Last updated: Monday 20th November 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-37CC00
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast bronze Irish ingot style flat axehead, dating to the Early Bronze Age, between 2150 - 1500 BC (length: 114.5mm; width near blade edge: 61mm; thickness: 9mm; weight: exceeds weight limit of scales). The axehead is sub-triangular in plan and convex in section. The blade's cutting edge is worn and, overall, the artefact is in a worn and poor condition with pitting on the surface and none of the original patina remaining.
Created on: Monday 16th April 2007
Last updated: Monday 16th September 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Walsall', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WMID-16A4E5
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Walsall
Workflow stage: Published
Copper Alloy blade-end fragment of palstave, probably Middle Bronze Age. Central rib evident to each surface, both surfaces also pitted. Relatively narrow blade.
Created on: Wednesday 24th September 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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