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Axehead

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from Loch Hope, Durness, Sutherland

Axehead
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This small bronze axehead was found in Loch Hope near Durness in Sutherland. It dates from around 1500 to 1150 BC.

The narrow-bladed axehead has angled, inturned flanges. It has a slight stop-ridge, which prevented the haft from slipping down the tool. Axeheads of the form are found primarily in northeastern Scotland.

Axeheads were symbols of power and prestige for a long period, probably with religious significance as well. They were sometimes buried or deposited in watery places as offerings to the gods.

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