Bronze Age Lead Ingots Excite Experts in UK Discovery
A remarkable Bronze Age discovery near Dereham in Norfolk, UK has left archaeologists buzzing with excitement about three rare lead ingots found alongside broken bronze tools. The hoard, unearthed by a metal detectorist between 2019 and 2020, dates back almost 3,000 years to approximately 900 BC and is currently undergoing the treasure process. What makes this find particularly significant is the extreme rarity of lead ingots from this period, despite lead being an essential component in Bronze Age metalworking, reports the BBC.
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Dr. Neil Wilkin, curator for early Europe at the British Museum, explained why researchers are particularly enthused about the lead content in this discovery. Bronze Age metal smiths had perfected their recipe around 3,000 years ago: just under 90% copper, approximately 10% tin, and between 1-2% lead. While this small percentage of lead might seem insignificant, modern bronze casters confirm it dramatically affects the metal’s melting point and its ability to flow into complex and intricate molds.
“The lead is what people are getting excited about in this particular hoard,” said Dr. Wilkin, noting that today’s bronze workers “are not even close to replicating what we see in museums.”
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