50 Bronze Age Finds: From the Portable Antiquities Scheme

By Dot Boughton and Peter Reavill

Discover the treasures of Britain's Bronze Age through recent archaeological finds.

British Bronze Age artifacts, renowned for their beauty and craftsmanship, are brought to life through discoveries recorded with the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme. Dot Boughton and Peter Reavill explore chance finds and hoards from the past 20 years, detailing the evolution of Bronze Age weapons, tools, vessels, and ornaments from 2500-700BC.

Trace the development of metalwork from humble origins to intricate designs.Explore the social and cultural context of these artifacts.Learn how the Portable Antiquities Scheme advances our knowledge of the past.

Perfect for archaeologists, metal detectorists, and anyone fascinated by British history, this guide unlocks the stories behind these remarkable objects.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 144568201X
• ISBN13: 9781445682013
• Release Date: February 2022
• Publisher: Amberley Publishing
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.9" x 9.1"