 Of the approximately 200 bronze implements found in Cumbria, about half have been found in the Furness and Cartmel region.Most are flanged axes (21), and flanged spearheads (21), palstaves (20), and flat and socketed axes (16 each).Early Bronze Age metalwork distribution is largely along communication valleys (such as the Eden valley), and on the Furness and West Cumbrian plains, with evidence on the west coast (for example, a find at Maryport) of connections with Ireland.