Object: Boss
Classification: Conical, 4 loops for attachment and central hole
Period: Bronze Age
Collection: British Museum., a) 1911. 10. 21. 2, WG. 1290, 1291, 65. 2. 7. 3, a) Purchased from the Rev. Henry Slater, Larentia, Stawelln Bridgwater 1911, b) Given by J. Pierpont Morgan Esquire (Greenwell Collection) 1909, c) Purchased through the Rev. William Greenwell 1865.
Site: England, Durham, Stanhope, Heathery Burn Cave
Parish: Stanhope
County: County Durham
Country: England
Year of discovery: NA
Length (mm): Height 18
Width (mm): Diametres 142, 140, 132, 136
Thickness (mm): 3
Weight (g): 179, 212, 148, 144
Patina: green
Surface: corroded
Associations: W.G. 1271-1383, 1386-1410 also 11.10.21. 1-54 + 65.2.7. 1-3, 1 Cauldron, 8 spearheads, 2 swords, 11 Socketed Celts, 6 Cylinders, 6 Discs, 2 Daggers, 3 Socket-gouges, 2 Chisels, 1 mould for celts, 1 Razor, 1 Tongs, 15 Pins, 13 Rings, 4 Bracelets, 1 Key, 1 Boss, 1 knife, 1 jet 1 Bronze or copper cake.
Description: Slightly convex, hole in centre, four long loops on concave face. (section the same taken either way)
Publications: b) Archaeologia LIV. 87
Remarks: W.G. 1271-1383, 1386-1410 also 11.10.21. 1-54 + 65.2.7. 1-3, 1 Cauldron, 8 spearheads, 2 swords, 11 Socketed Celts, 6 Cylinders, 6 Discs, 2 Daggers, 3 Socket-gouges, 2 Chisels, 1 mould for celts, 1 Razor, 1 Tongs, 15 Pins, 13 Rings, 4 Bracelets, 1 Key, 1 Boss, 1 knife, 1 jet 1 Bronze or copper cake.