event · evt_bi_thames_weapon_deposition
Later Bronze Age weapon deposition in the Thames
Swords and other metalwork entered the Thames and adjoining wetland environments across multiple later Bronze Age phases.
What is the evidence?
observation
Swords and other metalwork entered the Thames and adjoining wetland environments across multiple later Bronze Age phases.observed evidence
Swords and other metalwork entered the Thames and adjoining wetland environments across multiple later Bronze Age phases.River deposition was repeated and socially meaningful in some cases, but individual finds may also reflect loss, disposal, violence, transport or collection bias. A single ritual rule is not assumed.
Inspect the sources →Review and provenance
Specialist reviewer: not recorded. Review date: not recorded.
Dataset workflow: proposed. This is separate from specialist review.
Confidence describes the stated assessment; it does not certify expert approval. How review works.
Chronology
Dating intervals may describe uncertainty or phases; their width alone does not establish event duration.
1200 BCE–800 BCE
Precision: multi phase range
Chronology model: regionally resolved positive bce
moderatePositive BCE integers are used; the larger value is earlier. The range preserves archaeological and calibration uncertainty. River deposition was repeated and socially meaningful in some cases, but individual finds may also reflect loss, disposal, violence, transport or collection bias. A single ritual rule is not assumed.
- supports · dates
The River Has Never Divided Us: Bronze Age Deposition in Rivers and Wetlands — David Mullin (2012)Compares river and wetland deposition and questions simple categorical separation of watery contexts.
Locator: Entire article, especially comparative and concluding sections - supports · dates
Ewart Park sword from the River Thames — London MuseumCollection record for an Ewart Park sword from the Thames, including condition and dating.
Locator: Description, period and curator comments
Interpretation and caveats
River deposition was repeated and socially meaningful in some cases, but individual finds may also reflect loss, disposal, violence, transport or collection bias. A single ritual rule is not assumed.
Event context
Classification
Event type: riverine weapon deposition
Evidence layer: archaeological
Timeline role: regional core
People and places
Locations: Thames later Bronze Age depositional corridor, Southern and eastern England archaeological search region
Affected entities: Thames later Bronze Age depositional corridor, Southern and eastern England archaeological search region
Why it matters to the timeline
This regional-core event directly addresses rivers, weapon deposition and the required uncertainty over hoard and depositional meaning.
Research notes
- Compares river and wetland deposition and questions simple categorical separation of watery contexts. Role: provides evidence and date. Locator: Entire article, especially comparative and concluding sections.
- Collection record for an Ewart Park sword from the Thames, including condition and dating. Role: provides evidence and date. Locator: Description, period and curator comments.
Evidence and sources
- supports · provides evidence and date
The River Has Never Divided Us: Bronze Age Deposition in Rivers and Wetlands — David Mullin (2012)Compares river and wetland deposition and questions simple categorical separation of watery contexts.
Locator: Entire article, especially comparative and concluding sections - supports · provides evidence and date
Ewart Park sword from the River Thames — London MuseumCollection record for an Ewart Park sword from the Thames, including condition and dating.
Locator: Description, period and curator comments