from Milton Moss, Knockando, Moray
000-100-034-277-C
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Axehead
This copper axehead was found at Milton Moss at Knockando in Moray. It is an early example of a metal axehead, made sometime between 2500 and 2100 BC.
The axehead has a wide butt. Axes of this shape are not common in Scotland. They were made primarily in Ireland and the Continent, but probably also in Scotland.
The first axeheads in Scotland were of copper. Later axes were made with of bronze - an alloy of around 90% copper and 10% tin.
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000-100-034-277-C |
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National Museums Scotland |
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0098: National Museums Scotland
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National Museums Scotland X.DA 101 |
| Date: |
Between 2500 and 2100 BC
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| Material: |
Copper
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| Dimensions: |
5.13" x 2.44"
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| What: |
Axe, flat
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| Where: |
Scotland, Moray, Knockando, Milton Moss
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| Description: |
Copper flat axe from Milton Moss, Knockando, Moray
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| References: |
- Coles, John M. Scottish Early Bronze Age metalwork. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, 101 (1968-9), 1-110, esp. pp 2, 84.
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