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from Kilmuir, Skye

Axehead
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This bronze axehead was found at Kilmuir on the island of Skye. It dates from between 950 and 750 BC.

The socketed axehead is plain and somewhat corroded. A wooden handle would have fitted into the axehead's socket. A thong through the loop could also have attached the axehead to the handle.

The range of metal objects expanded during the 2nd millennium BC. A development in the form of axeheads from flat axeheads to ones with flanges, can be seen. In the 1st millennium BC, socketed axeheads are the most common form.

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