found in the River Teith at Callander, Perthshire
000-100-104-705-C
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Axehead
This bronze axehead was found in the River Teith at Callander in Perthshire. It dates from between 950 and 750 BC.
The socketed axehead has a moulding around the mouth and another level with the top of the loop. A wooden handle would have fitted into the axehead's socket. A thong could also have attached the axehead to the socket through the loop.
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: |
000-100-104-705-C |
| Image Rights Holder: |
National Museums Scotland |
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0098: National Museums Scotland
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| Ref: |
National Museums Scotland X.DE 101 |
| Date: |
950 - 750 BC
Between 950 and 750 BC
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| Material: |
Bronze
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| Dimensions: |
3.13" L x 1.50"
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| What: |
Axe, socketed
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| Where: |
Scotland, Perthshire, Callander (In River Teith)
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| Description: |
Bronze socketed axe found in the River Teith at Callander, Perthshire, 950 - 750 BC
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| References: |
- Coles, John M. Scottish late Bronze Age metalwork: typology, distributions and chronology. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, 93 (1959-1960), pp 16-134, esp. p 71.
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