Object: Palstave
Classification: Palstave (Variant with Shelving Slot)
Period: Bronze Age
Collection: British Museum,56,7-1,5019
Site: England, isle of wight,arreton
Discovery context: downland
Parish: Arreton
District: Isle of Wight
County: Isle of Wight
Country: England
Grid reference: S2,54,86
Year of discovery: NA
Length (mm): 168
Width (mm): 21
Edge (mm): 62
Thickness (mm): 31
Weight (g): 46
Patina: Black
Surface: smooth
Composition: Bronze
Other: Width: butt 21mm; blade 62mm
Description: Wide flanges. Slight stop ridges with 3 slight ribs above.
Remarks: Found between the farm and the church, in draining. Given by Miss Roach.