from Carlochan Cairn, Chapelerne, Crossmichael, Kirkcudbrightshire
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Dagger
This piece of a bronze dagger was found in a cist grave under Carlochan Cairn at Chapelerne at Crossmichael in Kirkcudbrightshire.
The flat dagger has a damaged heel and tip. There are traces of two rivet holes and a rivet hole or notch. There is a dark, V-shaped hilt mark below the shoulders.
The distinction between Early Bronze Age objects called daggers and knives is somewhat arbitrary, with the term dagger generally applied to longer examples. They are usually found in rich male graves.
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000-100-188-268-C |
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National Museums Scotland |
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0098: National Museums Scotland
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National Museums Scotland X.DI 3 |
Date: |
Between 2200 and 1900 BC
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Material: |
Bronze
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Dimensions: |
3.75" L
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What: |
Blade
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Where: |
Scotland, Kirkcudbrightshire, Crossmichael, Chapelerne, Carlochan Cairn
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Description: |
Bronze blade from Carlochan Cairn, Chapelerne, Crossmichael
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References: |
- Coles, John M. Scottish Early Bronze Age metalwork. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, 101 (1968-9), 1-110, esp. pp 42-50, 90.
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