Metalwork Wear Analysis: An In-person Masterclass

Learning Outcomes

To gain hands-on, advanced practical knowledge of Metalwork Wear Analysis, including the recognition and interpretation of manufacturing, usewear, and post-depositional traces observed on prehistoric copper-alloy axeheads, spearheads and swords.

Course Agenda

Monday 9th June, 9.30-16.30

9.30-12.30: Course introduction – microscopes and imaging software – analysing axeheads

12.30-13.30: Lunch break

13.30-16.30: Analysing axeheads (including replica objects)

Tuesday 10th June, 9.30-16.30

9.30-12.30: Analysing spearheads and swords

12.30-13.30: Lunch break

13.30-16.30: Analysing spearheads and swords (including replica objects)

Wednesday 11th June, 9.30-13.30

9.30-13.30: Taking and analysing silicone casts