articleThe Brief A British archaeological team recently announced the discovery of a rare Bronze Age sword during a dive off England's south west coast. Experts say the weapon dated back to the middle or late Bronze Age, but due to the erosion of being buried, likely for centuries, would make it harder to pinpoint an exact age. A British archaeological team recently announced the discovery of a rare Bronze Age sword during a dive off England's south west coast, shedding new light on the region's ancient maritime history. Dig deeper:Experts say the weapon dated back to the middle or late Bronze Age, but due to the erosion of being buried, likely for centuries, would make it harder to pinpoint an exact age. The Source: This story was written with information provided by the South West Maritime Archaeological Group.