Axeheads

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These two bronze axeheads were found at Craig-a-Bhodaich at Farr in Sutherland. They were probably buried as a gift to the gods sometime between 1300 and 1150 BC.

The distinctively-shaped axeheads are of a type of axe called a palstave.

Axeheads were symbols of power and prestige for a long period, probably with religious significance as well. They were sometimes buried or deposited in watery places as offerings to the gods.

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• Online ID: 000-100-034-292-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.DC 91
• Date: Between 1300 and 1150 BC
  
• Material: Bronze; with a loop
  Bronze; with a loop
  Axe, flanged / palstave
  Axe, flanged / palstave
  
• Dimensions: 6.13" x 2.00"
  7.00" x 1.75"
  
• What: Axe, flanged / palstave
  Axe, flanged / palstave
  
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• Where: Scotland, Sutherland, Farr, Craig-a-Bodach
  Scotland, Sutherland, Farr, Craig-a-Bodach
  
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• Description: Bronze palstave from Craig-a-Bodach, Sutherland
  Bronze palstave from Craig-a-Bodach
  
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