Bronze axehead

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This bronze axehead was found at Inchnadamph in Sutherland. It dates from between 2250 and 1950 BC.

The axehead is a flat axe of a form common in the Early Bronze Age. As with most of the flat axeheads of this form, it is without decoration.

Axeheads were symbols of power and prestige for a long period, probably with religious significance as well.

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• Online ID: 000-100-034-235-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.DA 31
• Date: Between 2250 and 1950 BC
  
• Material: Bronze
  Axe, flat
  
• Dimensions: 6.00" x 3.38"
  
• What: Axe, flat
  
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• Where: Scotland, Sutherland, Inchnadamph
  
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• Description: Bronze flat axe head from Inchnadamph, Sutherland
  
• References:
  • Coles, John M. Scottish Early Bronze Age metalwork. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, 101 (1968-9), 1-110, esp. pp 23, 85. 
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