RecordBattle axe< 1 of 1 > Back From Burnside Mill, Forfar, Angus
Battle axeThis stone battle axe was found in a cist at Burnside Mill at Forfar in Angus. Although it could have functioned as a weapon, its main purpose was to be a symbol of power. It dates from between 2200 and 2000 BC. Battle-axe of porphyritic micrograndorite with straight-sided perforation, from a short cist at Burnside Mill, Forfar, Angus Battle axes were adapted from Continental Europe around the time when metallurgy was introduced to Scotland. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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