Mattock

A mattock is a type of large pick with a flat, horizontal blade on one end for loosening soil. This example was found at Meiklewood at Carse of Stirling in Stirlingshire. It was made from antler sometime between 4950 and 4590 BC.

The mattock has been perforated for a handle by removing a tine (a prong of a deer's antler).

For much of Scotland's history, people have made extensive use of bone and antler for many objects used in daily life. The raw materials are easy to come by, and fairly easy to work, producing light, strong, flexible and resilient objects.

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Online ID:	000-100-041-211-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland X.HLA 3
Date:	Between 4950 and 4590 BC
Material:	Horn, deer; perforated where tine has been removed
Dimensions:	1.00" L; hole 0.75" D
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Where:	Scotland, Stirlingshire, Meiklewood
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Description:	Antler beam mattock from Meiklewood, Carse of Stirling
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