Object: Palstave
Period: Bronze Age
Collection: Mr. E.G. North, 15 Manor Road, Romford, Essex
Site: England,  essex, romford
Parish: Romford
County: Essex
Country: England
Year of discovery: NA
Length (mm): 175
Edge (mm): 62
Thickness (mm): 29.9
Weight (g): 500
Patina: Dark brown with scatter green spots
Surface: Much pitted & thickened with corrosion on blade, smooth towards butt
Composition: Bronze
Other: Thickness is listed on card as 29.9 cm but there's no way that is possible.,3 cross section drawings of palstave on reverse,blade somewhat decayed or poorly cast.,casting marks visible on loop side.,edge very worn.,narrow flanges
Description: Three thin ribs meeting at sharp angle below stop-ridge. Slight loop, broken, Rounded ends to break.
Publications: 2 1/2" map ref. sheet 51/58 52488
Remarks: Found in Mr. North's garden, 15 Manor Road, Romford.