Bronze Age Gold from Wales
Late Bronze Age socketed sickle
the socket, with two pairs of empty rivet-holes, is set at right angles to the curving blade which has a single mid-rib. The socket mouth has a single moulding.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
12.11/6
Find Information
Site Name: Llyn Fawr, Rhigos
Collection Method: surface find
Date: 1911
Notes: found in a small area on the east side of Llyn Fawr lying in peat on the bed of the lake, which was at that time being cleared to facilitate the completion of a reservoir
Measurements
maximum length / mm:152.0 (of blade)
length / mm
external diameter / mm:37.0 x 25.0 (socket)
diameter / mm
length / mm:101.0 (of socket)
weight / g:170.0
internal diameter / mm:33.0 x 22.5 (socket)
diameter / mm
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