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Middle Bronze Age bronze looped palstave
With a trident pattern on the blade. Dark brown patina
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
35.117
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.
Measurements
length / mm:178.0
width / mm:65.5 (of blade)
weight / g:592.8
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