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Middle Bronze Age bronze looped palstave
An unusual hybrid type of palstave, with the flanges above the stop-ridge bridged together to form a socket on each side of the tang. The greater part of one socket has been torn away, probably in antiquity, and the tang pierced by a blow with a pointed instrument, the tip of which also penetrated the outer wall of the other socket. The flanges continue below the stop-ridge and there is a strong mid-rib. Only the stumps of a single loop remain. The blade is well splayed. The patina is a dull green to brown, with the surface pitted.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
46.408
Find Information
Site Name: Parc-y-Meirch, St George (Abergele)
Notes: Probably, but not definitely, found at Parc-y-Meirch, according to the donor.
Acquisition
Donation, 7/12/1946
Measurements
length / mm:164.0 (incomplete)
width / mm:74.0 (of blade)
weight / g:550.9
Material
copper alloy
Location
In store
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