RecordAxehead< 1 of 1 > Back from Loch Drum, Aberdeenshire
AxeheadThis bronze axehead was found in Loch Drum in Aberdeenshire. It dates from between 950 and 750 BC. The socketed axehead is a form often termed a bag-shaped axe, characterised by a short body and wide blade, with an oval or slightly faceted body section. A wooden handle would have fitted into the axehead's socket. A thong could also have attached the axehead to the socket through the loop. Axeheads were symbols of power and prestige for a long period, probably with religious significance as well. They were sometimes buried or deposited in watery places as offerings to the gods. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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