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Axehead
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from the Pentlands Hills, Midlothian
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This flat bronze axehead was found at the northern edge of the Pentlands Hills in Midlothian. It dates from between 2250 and 1900 BC.
Bronze flat axe from the Pentlands Hills, Midlothian, 2250 - 1900 BC
A large number of bronze axeheads dating to the Early Bronze Age have been found. Some were clearly everyday objects, used to chop trees and other woodwork. Other were prestige objects, and must have been symbols of power.
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- Online ID: 000-100-104-847-C
- Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
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National Museums Scotland
Project description View all records in project - Ref: National Museums Scotland X.DA 128
- Date: 2250 - 1900 BC
Between 2250 and 1900 BC - Material: Bronze
Axe, flat - Dimensions:
- What: Axe, flat
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- Who: Jimmy Pritchard (Finder)
- Where: Scotland, Midlothian, Pentland Hills
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