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Early Iron Age bronze socketed axe
Complete Armorican axe with pronounced upper mouth moulding. The lower moulding is at the point of insertion of the upper loop arm. Angular lightweight form. Possible deliberate denting of one upper face.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
2005.4H/1.1
Find Information
Site Name: Llanmaes, Llantwit Major
Collection Method: metal detector
Date: 2003
Notes: From beyond excavtion trench.
Acquisition
Purchase, 18/2/2005
Measurements
length / mm:120.8
width / mm:33.2 (blade)
width / mm:25.5 (mouth)
weight / g:153.9
depth / mm:36.6 (mouth)
Material
bronze
Techniques
cast
Location
In store
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