Find Spot record 2140 - Bronze Age axe
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Summary
Bronze Age palstave, broken into two pieces. A palstave is a type of bronze age cast in a two piece mould. It has flanges to allow a wooden or bone handle to be hafted to the axe and a ridge in the centre to stop the handle being forced forwards during use. Some types have a loop to aid the hafting.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Bronze Age palstave, broken into two pieces. Found and reported to the Grosvenor Museum (1). Palstave is c.142mm long x c.42mm wide across blade. Drawing (2).
<1> County Historic Environment Record, 1973-1985, Cheshire Archaeological Bulletin, 10/90 Robinson D J 1985 (Journal/Periodical). SCH565.
<2> Grosvenor Museum, Grosvenor Museum Accessions, Drawing (Index). SCH407.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 602 743 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ67SW |
| Civil Parish | ACTON BRIDGE, VALE ROYAL, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | ACTON, WEAVERHAM, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 8 2002 8:51AM