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Late Bronze Age bronze socketed axe
Blade end fragment of socketed axe. Moderate splaying of sides to form expanded cutting edge with slight recurving at sides. Axe break has removed all upper and middle axe surfaces, therefore undiagnostic to type. Base of socket evenly shaped, however some bubbling visible in break surface suggesting possible casting defects. Cutting edge well preserved. Blade has deep crescentic curve. Striations on blade bevel parallel to the blade edge provides evidence of sharpening and possible use. Casting seams visible, though worked down. Green patina.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
2003.24H/17
Find Information
Site Name: St Nicholas, Vale of Glamorgan
Collection Method: metal detector
Date: 2003
Notes: Found within a field under pasture
Measurements
length / mm:30.6
width / mm:56.0 blade
thickness / mm:15.5
weight / g:73.4
thickness / mm:45.2 at break
depth / mm:5.0 of surviving socket
Material
bronze
Location
In store
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