What question did this study set out to answer?

To report on the acquisition of a copper axe and its metallurgical analysis.

April 10, 2026Open Access

A copper flat axe from Goetre

Key Points

To report on the acquisition of a copper axe and its metallurgical analysis.
Metal detecting to locate the axe
Acquisition by the National Museum and Gallery of Wales
Metallurgical analysis conducted by J P Northover
The axe was successfully acquired by the museum
Metallurgical analysis provided insights into the axe's composition

Abstract

Small copper axe found whilst metal detecting has been acquired by the National Museum and Gallery of Wales. Contains a short metallurgical analysis by J P Northover.

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Adam Gwilt (Thu,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d896046c1944d70ce073bc https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.5284/1140169

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