Record ID: BERK-610C65
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Windsor and Maidenhead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Bronze Age bronze ingot and two other Bronze Age fragments. The largest fragment is a quater of a Bronze Age bun ingot. The fragment is plano-convex in section and in the form of a quarter circle, with old breaks on two perpendicular sides and the third being curved. The shape suggests an origin in a bowl furnace rather than a mould. Circa 1150 - 600 BC. Length: 110mm, Width: 74.6mm, Thickness: 25.1mm, Weight:  There are two other fragments which are undiagnostic but are likely Bronze Age. 2) 57.3mm, Width: 54mm, Thickness: 28.2mm, Weight: 417.86g 3) 3…
Created on: Thursday 17th November 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 10th October 2023
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Record ID: BERK-C620A3
Object type: CHISEL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Windsor and Maidenhead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy possible chisel of possible Bronze Age date. The object is flat copper-alloy rod with a rectangular cross section. One end tapers to a rounded point. The other end flares to a flanged chisel end. The cross section is unusual for a chisel of the Bronze Age, which are usually lentoid in section. Apart from the general shape the object is rather undiagnostic and a general date of Middle Bronze Age to Iron Age is suggested. Along the length of the object are small, circular depressions which might be the result of shaping the object.
Created on: Thursday 24th March 2022
Last updated: Monday 27th June 2022
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Record ID: BERK-28CD29
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Windsor and Maidenhead
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete worn cast copper alloy socketed axehead dating to the Late Bronze Age (c. 1050 - 800 BC). The blade end of the axe head survives and is trapezoidal in shape with a crescentic cutting edge. The corners are slightly flared and rounded. The socket of the axe is sub-rectangular measuring 24.3mm x 18.4mm. It has jagged breaks around all the sides which have removed the original end of the socket and no evidence of the original probable collar remaining. At one edge of the socket end of the axe head there is a small circular projection which was probably the remains of a loop …
Created on: Thursday 13th December 2018
Last updated: Monday 14th February 2022
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Record ID: SUR-7ADD22
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Windsor and Maidenhead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy annular object; the patina suggests a Bronze Age or Iron Age date. The object may be a spindle whorl although whorls of this date range do not appear to be known. The object has a dark green patina and is slightly plano-convex in shape. The internal hole measures 7.5mm diameter.
Created on: Sunday 26th March 2017
Last updated: Monday 19th June 2017
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Record ID: SUR-7ACEF9
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Windsor and Maidenhead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Middle Bronze Age copper-alloy palstave butt which has been broken below the stop ridge. The tip of the butt is broken across a flaw in the casting. There is a central rib below the stop ridge but this is only clear on one side. The palstave is pitted and has a dark green patina. There are file marks across the casting seam.
Created on: Sunday 26th March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 14th June 2017
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Record ID: SUR-C0A997
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Windsor and Maidenhead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a plano-convex sub-circular copper-alloy bun ingot of Bronze Age date. The ingot weighs 2.2g.
Created on: Monday 30th May 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd August 2016
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Record ID: SUR-B2A376
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Windsor and Maidenhead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very eroded fragment of the blade of a copper-alloy sword of Bronze Age date. The blade edges are missing.
Created on: Sunday 29th May 2016
Last updated: Thursday 28th July 2016
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Record ID: SUR-B3D798
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Windsor and Maidenhead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fagment comprising the blade and the base of the socket of a Late Bronze Age socketed axe, Meldreth type, dating from c. 1000-800BC. The sides of the axe facetted, with three facets to each side, and there are traces of filing on the blade. The blade edge itself is eroded. The axe has a dark brown patina.
Created on: Wednesday 12th August 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 12th August 2015
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Record ID: PAS-FCAE32
Object type: ASSEMBLAGE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Windsor and Maidenhead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: Beaker/Early Bronze Age gold beads Found during controlled archaeological excavations by Wessex Archaeology, on 12th October 2011 while excavating the remains of a prehistoric 'Beaker' burial. Five sheet gold beads and other artefacts (Beaker vessel, amber and lignite beads, and seven worked flints) were recorded along with the poorly preserved remains of a >35 year old adult. Dimensions: Gold beads (incorporating provisional comments by Dr Stuart Needham) ON1527, ON1532-4 and ON1551. Five gold beads (between 5 mm and 9 mm in length). Sheet pieces of gold that…
Created on: Wednesday 21st January 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 21st January 2015
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Record ID: SUR-F09F01
Object type: METAL WORKING DEBRIS
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Windsor and Maidenhead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a plano-convex bun ingot of Middle to Late Bronze Age date, c1200-700BC. The fragment weighs 215g.
Created on: Monday 16th June 2014
Last updated: Monday 16th June 2014
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Record ID: SUR-910C71
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Windsor and Maidenhead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Middle Bronze Age palstave. The axe displays hammering on its blade and has a shield-shaped hollow below its stop ridge. The axe measures 104.24mm long and is 21.27mm wide. The blade is narrow and measures 25.44mm across. The distance from the apex to the inside of the stop is 41.87 and the maximum width of the septum is 6.16mm. The upper inside edges of the socket exhibit signs of polish caused by wear. The flashing on the long edges are trimmed and hammered flat. The apex is notched.
Created on: Tuesday 10th May 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 10th May 2011
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Record ID: SUR-D13C85
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Windsor and Maidenhead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large part of a socketed axe of late Bronze Age date consisting of the blade and part of the socket - about half the length of the axe survives below a jagged break. The cross section is octagonal with precise corners between the facets. The fragment is in good condition although the blade is pitted and there appears to be active bronze disease within the socket. Filing striations are present around the casting seam.
Created on: Thursday 19th August 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th March 2022
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Record ID: BUC-DBA644
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Windsor and Maidenhead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete flint arrowhead of early Bronze Age date, c. 2200-1500 BC. The arrowhead may be an expedient piece as there is little retouch on one face.
Created on: Wednesday 14th July 2010
Last updated: Saturday 24th March 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bisham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-A5FFE5
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Windsor and Maidenhead
Workflow stage: Published
Date Middle Bronze Age, c.1300-1100BC. Description The find comprises a double-strand, twisted gold wire ornament with plain loop terminals, coiled and threaded with four double composite rings and one single ring all of c-shaped cross section. One of these was found separately and reattached to the ornament by the finder. Dimensions Rings 1. Composite ring. Diameter: 15.92mm; max width 9.01mm. 2. Composite ring. Diameter: 16mm; max width: 7.25mm. 3. Single ring. 15.57mm; max width 4.6mm. 4. Composite ring. Diameter: 13.4mm; width: 5.51mm. 5. Composite ring. Diameter: 11…
Created on: Thursday 17th December 2009
Last updated: Tuesday 5th December 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Windsor', grid reference and parish protected.