From Auchingoul, Inverkeithny, Banffshire
Add to albumBronze Age halberds were dagger-like objects mounted at right angles to the haft. They were prestigious weapons which functioned as symbols of power. These copper examples were found in a hoard at Auchingoul at Inverkeithny in Banffshire.
The four halberds are all made of unalloyed copper, but differ slightly in shape, form and technique. One has rivet holes, three have well-developed midribs, two have bevelled edges, and one is ornamented with grooves down the blade.
The Auchingoul hoard originally held seven or eight halberds. They were probably deposited as a gift to the gods.
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- Online ID: 000-100-034-383-C
- Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
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National Museums Scotland
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- Ref: National Museums Scotland X.DJ 40
- Date: Between 2500 and 2300 BC
- Material: Bronze
Bronze
Bronze
Bronze; one side of base a little broken
Halberd
Halberd
Halberd
Halberd
- Dimensions: 10.13" L; base 3.50" W
10.69" L; base 4.06" W
11.00" L x 3.25" max W; base 3.13" W
11.50" L; base 3.88" max W
- What: Halberd
Halberd
Halberd
Halberd
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- Where: Scotland, Banffshire, Inverkeithny, Auchingoul
Scotland, Banffshire, Inverkeithny, Auchingoul
Scotland, Banffshire, Inverkeithny, Auchingoul
Scotland, Banffshire, Inverkeithny, Auchingoul
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- Description: Early Bronze Age halberd from Auchingoul
Early Bronze Age halberd from Auchingoul
Early Bronze Age halberd from Auchingoul
Early Bronze Age halberd from Auchingoul
- References:
- Clarke, D.V., Cowie, T.G., & Foxon, Andrew (eds). Symbols of power at the time of Stonehenge. Edinburgh: National Museums of Antiquities of Scotland, 1985, pp 106, 300.
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