Bronze Age Gold from Wales

Middle Bronze Age bronze looped palstave

Loop broken, with a pronounced trident pattern on the blade. Butt extensively damaged and blade heavily worn. Grey/brown patina

Collection Area

Archaeology & Numismatics

Item Number

47.164/178

Find Information

Site Name: Nant Saeason, Mynydd Tal-y-glannau

Collection Method: surface find
Date: 1902 / Jun

Notes: found while cutting for peat on Mynydd Tal-y-glannau, c.10km NE of Cemmaes, in the general area of the stated coordinates. A total of 18 palstaves were found in 1902, with a further specimen found in 1929, and were distributed among private individuals shortly after their discovery.

Acquisition

Donation, 23/6/1947

Measurements

length / mm:155.0
width / mm:62.0 (of blade)
weight / g:372.0

Material

copper alloy

Location

In store
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