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Early Bronze Age bronze haft flanged axe
With a narrow blade, demarcated by slight shoulders and low, cast flanges, hammered over in places. The surface is patinated and extensively pitted.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
37.232/2
Find Information
Site Name: Ogmore Vale, Vale of Glamorgan
Notes: The exact find spot is not known.
Acquisition
Donation, 11/5/1937
Measurements
length / mm:119.5
width / mm:39.0 (of blade)
width / mm:21.0 (of butt)
weight / g:228.7
Material
copper alloy
Northover's composition group: C
Location
Local Bronze Industries
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