RecordFlake from a stone axeheadFrom Cairnpapple, West Lothian
Flake from a stone axeheadThis stone flake from the cutting edge of a ground stone axehead was found at Cairnpapple in West Lothian. The stone is from Graig Lywd in Wales, where numerous axeheads were made. This is the only known example which has been found in Scotland. The broad flake may have broken off the parent axehead while in use. The smooth outer surface has a circular depression near its centre. Two axeheads made from exotic imported stone, from Wales and Cumbria, were found at Cairnpapple in West Lothian. Both seem to come from early activity at this site, which later became a burial site and a sacred meeting place. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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