Bronze axehead

This bronze axehead was found at Inchnadamph in Sutherland. It dates from between 2250 and 1950 BC.

The axehead is a flat axe of a form common in the Early Bronze Age. As with most of the flat axeheads of this form, it is without decoration.

Axeheads were symbols of power and prestige for a long period, probably with religious significance as well.

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Online ID:	000-100-034-235-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland X.DA 31
Date:	Between 2250 and 1950 BC
Material:	Bronze
Dimensions:	6.00" x 3.38"
What:	Axe, flat
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Where:	Scotland, Sutherland, Inchnadamph
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Description:	Bronze flat axe head from Inchnadamph, Sutherland
References:	Coles, John M. Scottish Early Bronze Age metalwork. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, 101 (1968-9), 1-110, esp. pp 23, 85.
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