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Description: | A copper-alloy votive axe of probable Roman date. A very similar example to this artefact is recorded from Calne, Wiltshire (see Treasure Annual Report 2001, pp. 23). It is also noteworthy that two other votive axes have been recorded from this particular field (see PAS record nos. BH-E4E401 and BH-C3BB12).The object is heavily-stylised in form. In plan, it is roughly rectangular, although the angle of the blade is slightly different from that of the socket. The maximum thickness is at the socket and the object tapers gradually towards the blade. The socket has a vertical back face containing a longitudinal slot. Close to one of the horizontal edges, at approximately the transition between the socket and the blade, is a small circular hole. This hole, and the corresponding slight bulge in the side of the axe, probably represent a stylised axe loop but may also have served as a means of attaching the piece to a suspension chord. The blade has a slightly convex "cutting edge". The object measures 27.3mm long, 10.8mm wide and up to 5.9mm thick. The weight is 7.49g.
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