RecordAxeheadfrom Hallhill, Kincardineshire Hall Hill
AxeheadThis bronze axehead was found at Hallhill in Kincardineshire. Socketed axeheads of this form and decoration occur mainly in eastern Scotland, especially around the river Tweed. This example dates from between 950 and 750 BC. The socketed axehead has a collar below which run three parallel ribs the length of the axehead. A wooden handle would have fitted into the axehead's socket. A thong through the loop could also have attached the axehead to the handle. Socketed axeheads appear to have been invented on the Continent. They are part of a range of socketed tools and swords made by smiths requiring more complex casting techniques. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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