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Description: | Blade end fragment of a Late Bronze Age socketed axe. The absence of the socket and loop end precludes a precise ascription to type; however, the presence of three parallel ribs on both faces of the axe suggests that it is either of South Wales/Stogursey Type (Needham 1981) or of related hybrid type. The axe fragment is misshapen, apparently through impact with a blunted object in antiquity. Both faces have been struck, leading to marked denting at the upper end of the fragment. The artefact has a light green patina and a well worn surface, possibly representing damage through long term survival within plough-soil. Maximum surviving length 52mm, blade width 44.5mm, weight 98.0 grams.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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