RecordAxehead< 1 of 1 > Back from Springfield Hill, Dunscore, Dumfriesshire
AxeheadThis bronze axehead was found at Springfield Hill near Dunscore in Dumfriesshire. It dates from around 1500 to 1150 BC. The axehead has long flanges, a wide blade and a stop-ridge. Axes of this form are found mainly in north eastern Scotland. Bronze Age axeheads were hafted in L-shaped pieces of wood. The short arm was split to hold the axehead which was then tied into position. The flanges helped stop the axehead from slipping sideways in the haft while the stop-ridge prevented the haft from slipping down the tool. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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