chepstow I.D's please

[Tafflaff (Rob)]

With the wonders of modern gizmos , heres a side by side comparison of the two

[handyman [Alan}]

oops -- shouldn;t they be labelled the other way up?

but its clever work rob to put the 2 together.

thx

[Tafflaff (Rob)]

Just seeing if youre paying attention 

   Thanks HM

[PHIL YNYSBOETH]

Thanks Paul and everyone else

As a rule id spend weeks researching an item and then still get it completely wrong lol
Its great having such knowlagable people In-particular Paul (walton) do you the leg work and get in right every time 
Thanks Buddy ;0)

[waltonbasinman]

I am fascinated by Prehistoric flintwork and its development through to the Roman period where metal working seemed part of every day life. Totally useless with hammered coins I will leave that to the Doc.

[PHIL YNYSBOETH]

youd like my Later Neolithic Bronze age flint Plano-convex knife  3.400-2,000bc
I,ll send you a pic with the Museum write up

all the best
phil

[PHIL YNYSBOETH]

Pic as Promised

[The Doc]

Well done on the ID Paul. I hope Mark Lodwick gets to see this item - I think he'll be thrilled by it.

[PHIL YNYSBOETH]

Hi Peter

Our clubs got a FOTM on the 31st of this month
I,ll see Mark lodwick Then
I,ll keep everyone informed what the Museum has to say.

Thanks everyone  !

[waltonbasinman]

youd like my Later Neolithic Bronze age flint Plano-convex knife  3.400-2,000bc
I,ll send you a pic with the Museum write up

all the best
phil

Very nice Phil. This is my favourite period in History and that is a little stunner of a find.

[zorro]

I had been given the address of a master arrowsmith to ask his opinion but it looks like problem solved. I will duely enter it in our database, under Roman 3rd-4th C Bronze arrow head

[PHIL YNYSBOETH]

Thanks again everyone
Like Paul i have my own favourite period in History and mine is the Romans particularly the Roman occupation of Wales
Its nice to have another Piece to add to my growing  collecting

all the best
Phil

[zorro]

Here's reply from master arrowsmith Hector cole
"Hello Kevin,  This particular head is a bit before my time being in bronze.  It could be just in the early Roman period but it could equally be early bronze age as it is a tanged head not a socketed one.  I would put it in the early bronze age as it is simple to produce in a flat two part mould where the socketed head need a far more sophisticated moulding technique.  Hope this is of some help to you."
he certainly thinks its Roman or even earlier so theres plenty more hope for the site, age wise at least.
Well done phil !!

 

[Neil]

Great bit of research by "The Flashing Blade!"

Cracking result - I forgot to tell you all -the farmer at the Rally location  is mad as a hatter he shook my hand when we went there on the way back from Bristol Trip to sort out the parking for the rally and then fell about laughing!

"You haven't just had that hand up a cows arse. have you?" I said.

He said "Not just a cow, but I have also just delivered a lamb!" and carried on howling with laughter.

He was still laughing hysterically in my rear view mirror as I pulled away! Reminded me of "Mad Eric" from Blackadder first series I think!

I quickly rubbed my hands on Robs sweater - he didn't seem to mind!

I think a revisit is definately in order at some point in light on this!

Great research mate and from an expert who would know as well. You can't get better service than that.


Cheers
A Clean Handed Neil

[OzzyHeadSteve]

I have to agree with my mate phil. it's got to be the roman period for me. Strangely enough word has it that they still inhabit the more remote part's of aberdare!!! LOL

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