From Caldonshill, Wigtownshire
000-100-034-618-C
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Axeheads
These five axeheads are part of a hoard containing an unknown number of axeheads from Caldonshill in Wigtownshire. They were probably buried as an offering to the gods sometime between 1400 and 1250 BC.
The distinctively-shaped axeheads are of a type known as a palstave. One has a loop and two have broken loops, while the remaining two are without. The axehead on the far right is fragmentary.
Axeheads were symbols of power and prestige for a long period, probably with religious significance as well. They were sometimes buried as offerings to the gods.
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| Online ID: |
000-100-034-618-C |
| Image Rights Holder: |
National Museums Scotland |
| Project: |
0098: National Museums Scotland
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| Ref: |
National Museums Scotland X.DQ 210 |
| Date: |
Between 1400 and 1250 BC
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| Material: |
Bronze
Bronze; broken at the butt
Bronze; with one loop and a prominent mid rib
Bronze; with remains of a loop
Bronze; with very broad wings
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| Dimensions: |
4.25" x 1.50"
5.00" x 2.06"
6.25" x 2.25"
6.25" x 2.50"
6.56" x 1.75"
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| What: |
Axe, flanged / palstave
Axe, flanged / palstave
Axe, flanged / palstave
Axe, flanged / palstave
Axe, flanged / palstave
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| Where: |
Scotland, Wigtownshire, Stoneykirk, Caldons Hill
Scotland, Wigtownshire, Stoneykirk, Caldons Hill
Scotland, Wigtownshire, Stoneykirk, Caldons Hill
Scotland, Wigtownshire, Stoneykirk, Caldons Hill
Scotland, Wigtownshire, Stoneykirk, Caldons Hill
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| Description: |
Bronze palstave from Caldons Hill, Wigtownshire
Bronze palstave from Caldons Hill, Wigtownshire
Bronze palstave from Caldons Hill, Wigtownshire
Bronze palstave broken at the butt, from Caldons Hill, Wigtownshire
Bronze palstave from Caldons Hill, Wigtownshire
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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. pp 29-30, 133.
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