Axehead

This bronze axehead was found in Loch Dhugaill near Auchnashellach in Ross and Cromarty. It dates from around 1400 to 1150 BC.

The axehead has a relatively narrow blade and short cast flanges. Axeheads of this form are widely found in 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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Online ID:	000-100-104-071-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland X.DC 110
Date:	1400 - 1150 BC Between 1400 and 1150 BC
Material:	Bronze
Dimensions:	3.88" L x 1.25" across cutting edge x 1.88" across flanges
What:	Axe, flanged
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Where:	Scotland, Ross and Cromarty, Auchnashellach, Loch Dhugaill
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Description:	Bronze flanged axe from Loch Dhugaill, Ross and Cromarty, 1400 - 1150 BC
References:	Coles, J.M. Scottish Middle Bronze Age Metalwork. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquities of Scotland, 97 (1963-64), pp 82-156, esp. 89-90, 138.
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