Object: flanged Axe
Classification: Haft
Period: Bronze Age
Collection: Reading Museum, A.L. XXX
Site: England,Berks.,Reading,dredged from Kennet by Katesgrove,Sept. 1883
Discovery context: river,dredged
Parish: Reading
County: Berkshire
Country: England
Year of discovery: 1883
Length (mm): 157
Width (mm): middle 30,butt 25
Edge (mm): 67
Thickness (mm): 9.3
Weight (g): 481.95
Patina: brown, slightly rubbed in places. Ochrous stains on one face
Surface: smooth
Other: On card, under Object Type it says "'Haft-Flanged Axe' in P.P.S 1959".  Georeferencing not working for me. Patina - I think that word is meant to be "ochreous" - Collins' definitions: 1) relating to any of various natural earths containing ferric oxide, silica, and alumina: used as yellow or red pigments; 2) relating to a moderate yellow-orange to orange colour
Description: Good condition