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

      • For more information on this course, please contact CPD@newcastle.ac.uk or enquire here

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