14th-mid 12th century B.C. A substantial bronze palstave axehead from the Manston hoard pit deposit, triangular flanges rise from the butt to the stop bar; a hollow to both faces below the septum; narrow body expanding to a wide triangular blade with slight flare at the tips. See Evans, J., The Ancient Bronze Implements, Weapons and Ornaments of Great Britain and Ireland, London, 1881, pp.76-84 and figs.56-68, for similar types. See Portable Antiquities Scheme, reference PAS KENT-495597, for this find. 447 grams, 17 cm (6 3/4 in."). Found near Manston, Kent, UK, 2016. Apanied by copies of the British Museum PAS report number KENT-495597. Apanied by Treasure Act documentation under Treasure Reference 2016 T618. A rare opportunity to acquire a scarce type of British Bronze Age axe from a recorded treasure hoard, this specimen being one of the best examples in this Middle Bronze Age hoard from England. At Manston was found a hoard of 10 copper alloy palstave axeheads, in one spot, described as 'one hole' and therefore possibly a pit deposit. A similar hoard of palstaves was also found in the immediate vicinity by the same finder at a later date, see PAS KENT-593613.Condition Report: Fine condition.