Battle axe

This 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.

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Online ID:	000-100-033-059-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland X.AH 142
Date:	Between 2200 and 2000 BC
Material:	Stone, porphyritic; with straight-sided perforation
Dimensions:	4.50" L x 2.25" max W x 1.94" thick
What:	Axe, battle
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Where:	Scotland, Angus, Forfar, Burnside Mill
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