Object: Palstave
Period: Bronze Age
Collection: July 1937. Mr. John J. Sarth, "Pipers Court", White Hart Lane, Tottenham N17.,To be offered to Colchester Museum.
Site: England, essex,langford,found by mr. edwin borley, 400 yards ne of the 2nd lock dates of the r. chelmer from beeleigh falls on langford waterworks . several found 8' deep in maiden grounds, in gravel and clay waterlogged soil.
Parish: Langford
County: Essex
Country: England
Year of discovery: NA
Weight (g): 492
Patina: Very dark patina, almost black, sprinkled in patches over the golden bronze surface.
Surface: Smooth.
Description: Good condition, edge fairly even and sharp. the flanges meet below the stop ridge, forming [illus.], the interior of this space very occupied with a series of five slight ribs. Butt very slightly broken.