From Caldonshill, Wigtownshire

Axeheads

These five axeheads are part of a hoard containing an unknown number of axeheads from Caldonshill in Wigtownshire. They were probably buried as an offering to the gods sometime between 1400 and 1250 BC.

The distinctively-shaped axeheads are of a type known as a palstave. One has a loop and two have broken loops, while the remaining two are without. The axehead on the far right is fragmentary.

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

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Online ID:	000-100-034-618-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland X.DQ 210
Date:	Between 1400 and 1250 BC
Material:	Bronze Bronze; broken at the butt Bronze; with one loop and a prominent mid rib Bronze; with remains of a loop Bronze; with very broad wings
Dimensions:	4.25" x 1.50" 5.00" x 2.06" 6.25" x 2.25" 6.25" x 2.50" 6.56" x 1.75"
What:	Axe, flanged / palstave Axe, flanged / palstave Axe, flanged / palstave Axe, flanged / palstave Axe, flanged / palstave
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Where:	Scotland, Wigtownshire, Stoneykirk, Caldons Hill Scotland, Wigtownshire, Stoneykirk, Caldons Hill Scotland, Wigtownshire, Stoneykirk, Caldons Hill Scotland, Wigtownshire, Stoneykirk, Caldons Hill Scotland, Wigtownshire, Stoneykirk, Caldons Hill
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Description:	Bronze palstave from Caldons Hill, Wigtownshire Bronze palstave from Caldons Hill, Wigtownshire Bronze palstave from Caldons Hill, Wigtownshire Bronze palstave broken at the butt, from Caldons Hill, Wigtownshire Bronze palstave from Caldons Hill, Wigtownshire
References:	Coles, John M. Scottish late Bronze Age metalwork: typology, distributions and chronology. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, 93 (1959-1960), pp 16-134, esp. pp 29-30, 133.
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