from Springfield Hill, Dunscore, Dumfriesshire
000-100-104-070-C
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Axehead
This bronze axehead was found at Springfield Hill near Dunscore in Dumfriesshire. It dates from around 1500 to 1150 BC.
The axehead has long flanges, a wide blade and a stop-ridge. Axes of this form are found mainly in north eastern 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 while the stop-ridge prevented the haft from slipping down the tool.
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| Online ID: |
000-100-104-070-C |
| Image Rights Holder: |
National Museums Scotland |
| Project: |
0098: National Museums Scotland
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| Ref: |
National Museums Scotland X.DC 109 |
| Date: |
1500 - 1150 BC
Between 1500 and 1150 BC
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| Material: |
Bronze
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| Dimensions: |
4.75" L x 2.56" cutting edge
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| What: |
Axe, flanged
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| Where: |
Scotland, Dumfriesshire, Dunscore, Springfield Hill
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| Description: |
Bronze flanged axe from Springfield Hill, Dumfriesshire, 1500 - 1150 BC
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| References: |
- Coles, J.M. Scottish Middle Bronze Age Metalwork. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquities of Scotland, 97 (1963-64), pp 82-156, esp. 89-91, 135.
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