Axehead

This small bronze axehead was found in Loch Hope near Durness in Sutherland. It dates from around 1500 to 1150 BC.

The narrow-bladed axehead has angled, inturned flanges. It has a slight stop-ridge, which prevented the haft from slipping down the tool. Axeheads of the form are found primarily in northeastern Scotland.

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:	000-100-104-061-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland X.DC 73
Date:	1500 - 1150 BC Between 1500 and 1150 BC
Material:	Bronze; with slight stop ridge and flanges
Dimensions:	2.88 x 0.94"
What:	Axe, flanged
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Where:	Scotland, Sutherland, Durness, Loch Hope
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Description:	Bronze flanged axe from Loch Hope, Sutherland, 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. 94, 139.
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