Axehead

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This bronze axehead was found at from Auchendrane in Ayrshire. It dates from around 1500 to 1150 BC.

The axehead has a relatively narrow blade and short cast flanges. Axeheads of this form are widely found in Scotland.

Bronze Age axeheads were hafted in L-shaped pieces of wood. The short arm was split to hold the axehead which was then tied into position. The flanges helped stop the axehead from slipping sideways in the haft.

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• Online ID: 000-100-104-060-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.DC 55
• Date: 1500 - 1150 BC
  Between 1500 and 1150 BC
  
• Material: Bronze
  Axe, flanged
  
• Dimensions: 5 x 1.88"
  
• What: Axe, flanged
  
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• Where: Scotland, Ayrshire, Auchendrane
  
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• Description: Bronze flanged axe from Auchendrane, Ayrshire, 1500 - 1150 BC
  
• References:
  • Coles, J.M. Scottish Middle Bronze Age Metalwork. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquities of Scotland, 97 (1963-64), pp 82-156, esp. 89-90, 133. 
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