Bronze axehead

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This bronze axehead was found at the Cabrach in Banffshire. 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. It is pitted with corrosion.

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

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• Online ID: 000-100-034-279-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.DA 106
• Date: Between 2250 and 1950 BC
  
• Material: Bronze
  Axe, flat
  
• Dimensions: 4.81" L, 2.88"
  
• What: Axe, flat
  
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• Where: Scotland, Banffshire, Cabrach
  
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• Description: Axe, flat
  
• References:
  • Coles, John M. Scottish Early Bronze Age metalwork. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, 101 (1968-9), 1-110, esp. p 81. 
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