From Hill of Finglenny, Aberdeenshire

Axeheads

These bronze axeheads were found in a hoard from Hill of Finglenny in Aberdeenshire. They were probably buried together as a gift to the gods sometime between 2100 and 1850 BC.

Three of the axeheads are broken in two, probably deliberately. Two have damaged edges.

Offerings to the gods were often special material, treated in special ways or put in special places. Prestigious weapons such as axeheads, maceheads or swords are sometimes found broken, probably part of a ceremony we can only guess about.

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Online ID:	000-100-034-709-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland X.DQ 313
Date:	Between 2100 and 1850 BC
Material:	Bronze Bronze Bronze; broken in two Bronze; broken in two Bronze; edge damaged Bronze; edge damaged Bronze; two pieces; incomplete
Dimensions:	5.35" L x 2.90" B across cutting edge 5.50" x 3.50" 5.70" L x 3.30" B across cutting edge 6.10" L x 3.40" B across cutting edge 6.10" L x 3.50" B across cutting edge 6.40" L x 3.40" B across cutting edge 6.80" L x 4.00" B across cutting edge
What:	Axe, flat Axe, flat Axe, flat Axe, flat Axe, flat Axe, flat Axe, flat
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Where:	Scotland, Aberdeenshire, Rhynie Scotland, Aberdeenshire, Rhynie Scotland, Aberdeenshire, Rhynie Scotland, Aberdeenshire, Rhynie Scotland, Aberdeenshire, Rhynie Scotland, Aberdeenshire, Rhynie Scotland, Aberdeenshire, Rhynie, Clashnadarrach
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Description:	Bronze flat axe from Hill of Finglenny Bronze flat axe from Hill of Finglenny Bronze flat axe from Hill of Finglenny Bronze flat axe from Hill of Finglenny Bronze flat axe from Hill of Finglenny Bronze flat axe from Hill of Finglenny Bronze flat axe, Migdale type, from Hill of Finglenny
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