RecordAxehead< 1 of 1 > Back from Hog Hill, near Hearthstane, Peeblesshire
AxeheadThis bronze axehead was found high on the slopes of Hog Hill near Hearthstane in Peeblesshire. It dates from between 950 and 750 BC. The socketed axehead has a rectangular socket and a faceted body. A wooden handle would have fitted into the axehead's socket. A thong could also have attached the axehead to the socket through the loop. The development of two piece moulds allowed the manufacture of socketed tools and weapons. Few moulds are found, suggesting that clay was generally used to form the moulds, and then discarded after use. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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